Carissa Arens, APRN, CNP
NPI 1962830026 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Staples, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carissa Arens, APRN, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Staples, MN (NPI 1962830026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962830026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1821 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | — |
| Lisinopril | 32 | — |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 22 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 16 | — |
| Azithromycin | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 13397 Thomas DrLittle Falls, MN 56345-6110Phone: (320) 249-2458
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-10-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-14
- Certified
- 2024-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carissa Arens's NPI number?
- Carissa Arens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962830026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carissa Arens's specialty?
- Carissa Arens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carissa Arens located?
- Carissa Arens's practice location on file with NPPES is 49725 County 83, Staples, MN 56479-5280.
- What is Carissa Arens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carissa Arens is (218) 894-1515.
- Does Carissa Arens accept Medicare?
- Carissa Arens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carissa Arens's NPI active?
- Yes — Carissa Arens's NPI (1962830026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.