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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: October 18, 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
Phone(843) 203-2245
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
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Lapin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Ellis reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC
4.2 mi
Family
6650 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275915522 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Of South Carolina PC
11 mi
Internal Medicine
2375 BAKER HOSPITAL BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316477896 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Of Georgia LLC
256 mi
Internal Medicine
3355 LENOX RD NE STE 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 69 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043605314 (337) 408-0797
Ch Specialty Services Ga LLC
256 mi
Internal Medicine
3355 LENOX RD NE STE 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306545181 (337) 991-9276
Curana Health Medical Group LLC
1,057 mi
Internal Medicine
8911 N CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY STE 1110
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255640678 (337) 991-9276

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

MR. DANIEL A CASKIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 552-4240
CHERYL ANN JONES
Nurse Practitioner
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
MARCI H WOODS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
NASON MEDICAL CENTER II, LLC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 300-3500
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 789-1850
MRS. MONIQUE LYNNETTE SMITH NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
Orthopaedic Surgery
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245
KATHLEEN M O'BRIEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
8901 UNIVERSITY BLVD
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Charleston County (843) 203-2245

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kara Ellis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kara Ellis reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC (North Charleston, SC), Curana Health Of South Carolina PC (North Charleston, SC), Curana Health Of Georgia LLC (Atlanta, GA), Ch Specialty Services Ga LLC (Atlanta, GA) and Curana Health Medical Group LLC (Austin, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kara Ellis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kara Ellis accept?

Health plans from 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.