Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Ellis, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · North Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1235662438
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8901 University Blvd
North Charleston, SC 294069116
(843) 203-2245
fax (843) 203-2244
Mailing address
Po Box 751649
Charlotte, NC 282751649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #20838

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235662438. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
653
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,948
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 190 150 $86
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 119 82 $86
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 82 79 $66
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 75 64 $123
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 45 43 $123
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 34 34 $103
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 33 33 $61
G0317 Prolonged nursing facility 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 qualifi 28 21 $25
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit 23 23 $132
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 13 13 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in North Charleston Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$205
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mylan Specialty L.P. 2 $150.71
Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC 2 $54.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$205

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
731
Patients
140
Total drug cost
$27,711
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 83 11 $1,112
Lorazepam Generic 68 25 $1,233
Tramadol Hcl Generic 67 27 $899
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 66 14 $1,894
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 58 37 $906
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 53 0 $15,439
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 48 11 $460
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 45 0 $345
Lisinopril Generic 43 0 $787
Clonazepam Generic 34 15 $472

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kara Ellis's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Ellis practices Family Nurse Practitioner in North Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Kara Ellis practice?
Dr. Kara Ellis practices at 8901 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 294069116. Office phone: 8432032245.
What is Dr. Kara Ellis's NPI?
Dr. Kara Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235662438, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Ellis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Ellis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.