2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1316200132 NP
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ELLEN EKUASE, NP

Registered Nurse in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 372 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$239.47
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELLEN EKUASE, NP filed 5,090 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, prescribing 84% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$239.47
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ELLEN EKUASE, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,090 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELLEN EKUASE, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2012

NPI 1316200132

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,090 409% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Registered Nurse share within Missouri

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ELLEN EKUASE, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 3801 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64130, with a listed phone of (816) 923-5800. NPI 1316200132 was issued on 06/18/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKUASE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,090 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 372 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $737K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3801 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130

Provider Details

NPI 1316200132
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/18/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLEN EKUASE, NP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SWOPE HEALTH SERVICES
INDEPENDENCE, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ELLEN EKUASE, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$239

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELLEN EKUASE, NP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 5,090 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,090
Total Claims
$737K
Total Drug Cost
372
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,319
Total Day Supply
304,960
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$654K
Generic Drug Cost
$78K
Opioid Claims
17 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 136, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 51, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ELLEN EKUASE, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
452
Amlodipine Besylate
401
Lisinopril
178
Losartan Potassium
177
Carvedilol
138
Hydrochlorothiazide
133
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
132
Metformin Hcl
125
Chlorthalidone
116
Levothyroxine Sodium
106

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Registered Nurse Overview

How ELLEN EKUASE, NP fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLEN EKUASE, NP's 5,090 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EKUASE.

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLEN EKUASE, NP's specialty?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: NP.
How much does ELLEN EKUASE, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLEN EKUASE, NP wrote 5,090 Medicare Part D claims totaling $737K in drug costs for 372 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLEN EKUASE, NP located?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP is located at 3801 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64130. Phone: (816) 923-5800.
What is ELLEN EKUASE, NP's NPI number?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316200132, issued on 06/18/2012.
Does ELLEN EKUASE, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $654K in brand drug costs.
Does ELLEN EKUASE, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELLEN EKUASE, NP had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLEN EKUASE, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLEN EKUASE, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLEN EKUASE, NP accept Medicare?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,090 Part D claims and 372 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLEN EKUASE, NP's credentials?
ELLEN EKUASE, NP's NPI is 1316200132 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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