Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall
Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Homer, LA
- NPI 1811304074
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
611 W 2Nd St
Homer, LA 710403221
(318) 265-4542
fax (318) 550-4271
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 26, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #AP07981 · Louisiana #RN125342
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811304074. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
877
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$95,294
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99350 |
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | 435 | 96 | $151 | |
G0318 |
Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualif | 108 | 60 | $25 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 98 | 34 | $50 | |
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 63 | 18 | $104 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 57 | 56 | $67 | |
99345 |
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 44 | 44 | $164 | |
G0181 |
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow | 41 | 28 | $83 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 31 | 16 | $32 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Homer Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$125
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $125.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,623
Patients
350
Total drug cost
$65,443
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 190 | 39 | $2,932 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 164 | 33 | $2,355 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 157 | 29 | $1,230 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 139 | 25 | $1,504 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 124 | 54 | $507 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 109 | 30 | $494 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 101 | 18 | $939 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 100 | 21 | $977 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 97 | 20 | $1,323 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 93 | 21 | $624 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's medical specialty?
Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall practices Nurse Practitioner in Homer, LA.
Where does Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall practice?
Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall practices at 611 W 2Nd St, Homer, LA 710403221. Office phone: 3182654542.
What is Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's NPI?
Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811304074, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ekara Wafer-Mendenhall commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350); Prolonged home or residence evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by the physician or qualif (HCPCS G0318); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.