Kari Ernst, ARNP
NPI 1932464971 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kari Ernst, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1932464971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932464971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 116015 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,431 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 307 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 186 | $9 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 111 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $99 |
| Glutamyltransferase (liver Enzyme) Level82977 | 81 | $7 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 76 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 617 | 161 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 400 | 104 |
| Famotidine | 219 | 53 |
| Lansoprazole | 149 | 29 |
| Ursodiol | 126 | 19 |
| Sucralfate | 115 | 35 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 80 | 14 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 76 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$473 across 36 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-05
- Last updated
- 2014-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kari Ernst's NPI number?
- Kari Ernst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932464971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kari Ernst's specialty?
- Kari Ernst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kari Ernst located?
- Kari Ernst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Associates Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002-2201.
- What is Kari Ernst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kari Ernst is (563) 584-3000.
- Does Kari Ernst accept Medicare?
- Kari Ernst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kari Ernst's NPI active?
- Yes — Kari Ernst's NPI (1932464971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.