Kara Lapin Ellis, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in North Charleston, SC

Kara Lapin Ellis, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in North Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from nursing school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Elite Patient Care Of South Carolina Pc and her current practice location is 8901 University Blvd, North Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 203-2245.

Kara Lapin Ellis is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 20838) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235662438.

Contact Information

Kara Lapin Ellis, FNP
8901 University Blvd,
North Charleston, SC 29406-9116
(843) 203-2245
(843) 203-2244

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKara Lapin Ellis
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience7 Years
Location8901 University Blvd, North Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kara Lapin Ellis graduated from nursing school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235662438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2017
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608145800
  • Enrollment ID: I20170703000043

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara Lapin Ellis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235662438NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 20838 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Elite Patient Care Of South Carolina Pc1951672617131

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kara Lapin Ellis allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCh Specialty Services Sc Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275915522
PECOS PAC ID: 6608182993
Enrollment ID: O20150901002450
Entity NameElite Patient Care Of South Carolina Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316477896
PECOS PAC ID: 1951672617
Enrollment ID: O20170731000866

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kara Lapin Ellis is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kara Lapin Ellis, FNP
Po Box 751649,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1649

Ph: (843) 789-1620
Kara Lapin Ellis, FNP
8901 University Blvd,
North Charleston, SC 29406-9116

Ph: (843) 203-2245

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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