Quick answers
- Does Kara B. Ellingson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara B. Ellingson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Kara B. Ellingson's NPI number?
- 1659809622. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Kara B. Ellingson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara B. Ellingson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500151
- St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500021
- St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500141
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500039
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara B. Ellingson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1608 S J St, Fl 5Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 274‑7505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara B. Ellingson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659809622 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians