KARA LAPIN ELLIS FNP
NPI 1235662438
Nurse Practitioner - Family in North Charleston, SC

Active since April 05, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 203-2245(843) 203-2244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, May 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kara Lapin Ellis Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KARA LAPIN ELLIS FNP (NPI 1235662438) is an individual family provider in North Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (20838) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235662438
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKARA LAPIN ELLISCredential: FNP
Location Address8901 UNIVERSITY BLVDNorth Charleston, SC 29406-9116
Mailing AddressPo Box 751649Charlotte, NC 28275-1649 · (843) 789-1620 · Fax (843) 724-2440
Fax(843) 203-2244
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1235662438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in SC · 20838
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD, North Charleston, SC 29406

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Lapin

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Lapin Ellis Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608145800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170703000043
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
138 services112 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
112 services62 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
95 services68 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
88 services79 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
65 services58 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Practitioner
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kara Ellis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Ellis is 1235662438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2017. The provider is also known as Kara Lapin.

Where is Kara Ellis located?

Kara Ellis practices at 8901 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 203-2245.

What is Kara Ellis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Kara Ellis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Ellis is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kara Ellis accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Kara Ellis as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Ellis was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.