CARA JEAN ELLIS ARNP
NPI 1821690223
Nurse Practitioner in Fort Dodge, IA

Active since November 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
802 KENYON RD, FORT DODGE, IA 50501(515) 574-6800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2023, Nov 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Cara Jean Ellis Arnp NPPES

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

CARA JEAN ELLIS ARNP (NPI 1821690223) is an individual nurse practitioner in Fort Dodge, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A161435) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821690223
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA JEAN ELLISCredential: ARNP
Location Address802 KENYON RDFort Dodge, IA 50501-5740
Mailing Address1115 1st StBoone, IA 50036-3626 · (515) 298-3347
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2023
NPI 1821690223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in IA · A161435
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.
802 KENYON RD, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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

Cara Jean Ellis Arnp 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 ID547673022
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201229002715
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
149 services147 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
112 services108 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Dodge, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160016
Location802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50501 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.35 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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
802 KENYON RD, MCFARLAND CLINIC
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Emergency Medicine
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Emergency Medicine
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Registered Nurse
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Emergency Medicine
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
802 KENYON RD
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

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 Cara Ellis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Ellis is 1821690223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2020.

Where is Cara Ellis located?

Cara Ellis practices at 802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The listed phone number is (515) 574-6800.

What is Cara Ellis's specialty?

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

Is Cara Ellis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara 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 Cara Ellis accept?

Health plans from Medica list Cara 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.

Is Cara Ellis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Ellis is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center and Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Ellis was last updated on July 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.