Kara Ferrell, NP
NPI 1982075396 · Nurse Practitioner · Herrin, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Ferrell, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Herrin, IL (NPI 1982075396).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982075396
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209013367 (IL)
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
10 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
402 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 168 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 182 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 120 | 39 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 89 | 11 |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 62 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | 59 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 18 |
| Rifampin | 52 | 12 |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$985 across 70 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
- 2015-10-12
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29
- Certified
- 2026-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Ferrell's NPI number?
- Kara Ferrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982075396, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Ferrell's specialty?
- Kara Ferrell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Ferrell located?
- Kara Ferrell's practice location on file with NPPES is 3314 Patriot Ct, Herrin, IL 62948-3782.
- What is Kara Ferrell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Ferrell is (618) 993-1591.
- Does Kara Ferrell accept Medicare?
- Kara Ferrell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Ferrell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Ferrell's NPI (1982075396) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.