2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679237846 FNP
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KAREN ELLIS, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in TEMPE, Arizona. 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
407
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
35.474/100
▼ 48 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

KAREN ELLIS, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 35.474/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 407 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

35.474/100
MIPS score · -48 vs avg
407
Part D claims, 2023

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KAREN ELLIS, FNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

35 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about KAREN ELLIS, FNP?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2021

NPI 1679237846

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

407 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

35.474/100 47.626% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAREN ELLIS, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
35.474/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 35.474/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%35.5%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 35.474/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KAREN ELLIS, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 2520 S PLAZA DR APT 4001, TEMPE, AZ, 85282, with a listed phone of (480) 577-7313. NPI 1679237846 was issued on 10/25/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ELLIS 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 407 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 35.474/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.5686, Cost 32.0113), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2520 S PLAZA DR APT 4001
TEMPE, AZ 85282

Provider Details

NPI 1679237846
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

35.474
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.5686
Quality
32.0113
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

407
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
438
Total Day Supply
11,726
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN ELLIS, FNP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
34
Atorvastatin Calcium
28
Amlodipine Besylate
21
Donepezil Hcl
21
Lisinopril
17
Furosemide
14
Atenolol
13
Clonidine Hcl
12
Escitalopram Oxalate
11
Hydroxyzine Hcl
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KAREN ELLIS, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN ELLIS, FNP's 407 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN ELLIS, FNP's specialty?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in TEMPE, Arizona. Credentials: FNP.
How much does KAREN ELLIS, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN ELLIS, FNP wrote 407 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
What is KAREN ELLIS, FNP's Medicare quality score?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 35.474/100 (Quality: 69.5686, Cost: 32.0113). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAREN ELLIS, FNP located?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP is located at 2520 S PLAZA DR APT 4001, TEMPE, AZ, 85282. Phone: (480) 577-7313.
What is KAREN ELLIS, FNP's NPI number?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679237846, issued on 10/25/2021.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN ELLIS, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN ELLIS, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN ELLIS, FNP accept Medicare?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 407 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN ELLIS, FNP's credentials?
KAREN ELLIS, FNP's NPI is 1679237846 with credentials FNP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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