KARA FERRELL NP
NPI 1982075396
Nurse Practitioner in Herrin, IL

Q: What is Kara Ferrell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Ferrell is 1982075396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2015.

Q: What is Kara Ferrell's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Ferrell was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since October 12, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75.73/100

CMS Quality Rating

3314 PATRIOT CT, HERRIN, IL 62948(618) 993-1591(618) 351-5631 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Sep 15, 2021, Jan 29, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Kara Ferrell Np NPPES

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

KARA FERRELL NP (NPI 1982075396) is an individual nurse practitioner in Herrin, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209013367) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982075396

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameKARA FERRELLCredential: NP

Location Address3314 PATRIOT CTHerrin, IL 62948-3782

Mailing AddressPo Box 3988Carbondale, IL 62902-3988 · (618) 457-5200

Phone(618) 993-1591

Fax(618) 351-5631

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1982075396 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 IL · 209013367

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.

3314 PATRIOT CT, Herrin, IL 62948

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 Ferrell Np 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 ID4082915194

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160105002267

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kara Ferrell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp

9.1 mi

Internal Medicine

1239 E MAIN ST
Carbondale, IL 62901

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
702 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770656837 (618) 457-5200

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 4

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.

151 services96 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

46 services46 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.

24 services24 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Herrin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Herrin, IL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140011

Location201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 62948 · Williamson County

Emergency services

Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Vernon, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140046

Location1 Good Samaritan WayMount Vernon, IL 62864 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale

Acute Care Hospitals · Carbondale, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140164

Location405 W JacksonCarbondale, IL 62901 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franklin Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Benton, IL

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number141321

Location201 Bailey LaneBenton, IL 62812 · Franklin County

Emergency services

St Joseph Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphysboro, IL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number141334

Location2 South Hospital DriveMurphysboro, IL 62966 · Jackson County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62948 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

$85.71 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.25 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

75.73/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

45.26

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

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