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- 1500 Associates Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
About Kari Ernst
Kari J. Ernst, ARNP is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Dubuque, IA. Medicare claims data shows Kari provided 1,435 services to 965 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less. This provider record is associated with NPI 1932464971.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (563) 584-3000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1500 ASSOCIATES DR
Dubuque, IA 52002
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
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
- Earwax removal
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,435 services · 965 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
186 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | Imaging | 74019 |
29 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity | Imaging | 76981 |
22 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
20 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
111 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms | Treatment | 91065 |
37 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | Drug given | J3489 |
60 | Less often than most 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 |
307 | More than most 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Dubuque 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kari J. Ernst specialize in?
Kari J. Ernst is a nurse practitioner in Dubuque, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where is Kari J. Ernst located?
Kari J. Ernst is listed at 1500 Associates Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kari J. Ernst's phone number?
The number on file is (563) 584-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kari J. Ernst?
Kari J. Ernst's National Provider Identifier is 1932464971. 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 Kari J. Ernst train?
Kari J. Ernst attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kari J. Ernst have?
Kari J. Ernst has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kari J. Ernst do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kari J. Ernst performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of abdomen, 2 views and ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity; provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less and measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kari J. Ernst's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kari J. Ernst. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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