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EKARA N WAFER-MENDENHALL
NPI 1811304074
Nurse Practitioner in Homer, LA

Active since July 18, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
611 W 2ND ST, HOMER, LA 71040(318) 265-4542(318) 550-4271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 26, 2024, Dec 19, 2024, Sep 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ekara N Wafer-mendenhall NPPES

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

EKARA N WAFER-MENDENHALL (NPI 1811304074) is an individual nurse practitioner in Homer, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP07981) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811304074
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameEKARA N WAFER-MENDENHALL
Location Address611 W 2ND STHomer, LA 71040-3221
Mailing Address611 W 2nd StHomer, LA 71040-3221 · (318) 265-4542 · Fax (318) 550-4271
Phone(318) 265-4542
Fax(318) 550-4271
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1811304074 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 LA · AP07981
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 · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License RN125342 (LA)
611 W 2ND ST, Homer, LA 71040
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana 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

Ekara N Wafer-mendenhall 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 ID3971822305
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150506000216
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 5

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.

Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
307 services66 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
119 services35 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.
43 services42 patients
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 G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
24 services14 patients
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99345
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive 75-minute appointment conducted at your home. The healthcare professional will assess your health, discuss any concerns, and create a personalized care plan. It's convenient, comfortable, and tailored to your specific needs.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190086
Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71040 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$59.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers39 claims43 services$7.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$117.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$23.73 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

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

DIVINITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
611 W 2ND ST
HOMER, LA 71040
Claiborne Parish (318) 265-4542

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 Ekara Wafer-mendenhall's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ekara Wafer-mendenhall is 1811304074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2014.

Where is Ekara Wafer-mendenhall located?

Ekara Wafer-mendenhall practices at 611 W 2nd St, Homer, LA 71040. The listed phone number is (318) 265-4542.

What is Ekara Wafer-mendenhall's specialty?

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

Is Ekara Wafer-mendenhall enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ekara Wafer-mendenhall 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 Ekara Wafer-mendenhall accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Ekara Wafer-mendenhall 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 Ekara Wafer-mendenhall affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ekara Wafer-mendenhall is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ekara Wafer-mendenhall was last updated on December 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.