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- 2700 W Deyoung St Ste F, Marion, IL 62959
About Kara Tipsword
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Kara Tipsword, FNP-C practices in Marion, IL. Kara is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner. Medicare claims data shows Kara provided 2,445 services to 514 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1689363509 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (618) 969-8633
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2700 W DEYOUNG ST STE F
Marion, IL 62959
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,445 services · 514 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
77 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,640 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
247 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
46 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
190 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
79 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | Lab test | 87635 |
55 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
39 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Marion 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kara Tipsword?
Kara Tipsword is a nurse practitioner in Marion, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Kara Tipsword's address?
Kara Tipsword is listed at 2700 W Deyoung St Ste F, Marion, IL 62959. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kara Tipsword?
The number on file is (618) 969-8633. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kara Tipsword?
Kara Tipsword's National Provider Identifier is 1689363509. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Kara Tipsword train?
Kara Tipsword attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kara Tipsword have?
Kara Tipsword has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kara Tipsword perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kara Tipsword performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Kara Tipsword's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kara Tipsword. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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