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KARI LYNN WARD CNP
NPI 1285917096
Nurse Practitioner in Portsmouth, OH

Active since September 28, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1611 27TH ST STE 201, PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662(740) 353-4143(740) 353-1714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2020, Jul 20, 2020, Oct 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kari Lynn Ward Cnp NPPES

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

KARI LYNN WARD CNP (NPI 1285917096) is an individual nurse practitioner in Portsmouth, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CNP.12709) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285917096
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKARI LYNN WARDCredential: CNP
Location Address1611 27TH ST STE 201Portsmouth, OH 45662-6932
Mailing Address1735 27th St Ste B06Portsmouth, OH 45662-2681 · (740) 356-7942 · Fax (740) 356-7900
Phone(740) 353-4143
Fax(740) 353-1714
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2020
✔ NPI 1285917096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · APRN.CNP.12709
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License APRN.CNP.12709 (OH)
1611 27TH ST STE 201, Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kari Lynn Cassity Cnp

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0054559OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kari Lynn Ward Cnp 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 ID8527227867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120306001003
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
257 services97 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.
60 services60 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
59 services30 patients
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0442
An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.
59 services59 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
49 services49 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
47 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Southern Ohio Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portsmouth, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360008
Location1805 27th StreetPortsmouth, OH 45662 · Scioto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45662 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.98

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers36 claims90 services$6.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers23 claims30 services$1.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers29 claims29 services$196.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ERIKA VALERIE LAWSON CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1611 27TH ST STE 201
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Scioto County (740) 356-5743
JASON BRICE CRABTREE NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1611 27TH ST STE 201
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Scioto County (740) 356-5743
RON JEFFREY MILLER D.O.
Internal Medicine
1611 27TH ST STE 201
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Scioto County (740) 356-5743

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 Kari Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Ward is 1285917096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2011. The provider is also known as Kari Lynn Cassity Cnp.

Where is Kari Ward located?

Kari Ward practices at 1611 27th St Ste 201, Portsmouth, OH 45662. The listed phone number is (740) 353-4143.

What is Kari Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Kari Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Ward 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 Kari Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and MedMutual and 3 other insurers list Kari Ward 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.

Is Kari Ward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kari Ward is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Ward was last updated on December 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.