Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Kara Tipsword work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Kara Tipsword at 5 hospitals: Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Heartland Regional Medical Center and Herrin Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Kara Tipsword see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Harrisburg, IL and West Frankfort, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kara Tipsword's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
- Does Kara Tipsword accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara Tipsword accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Kara Tipsword?
- (618) 918-6060, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kara Tipsword's NPI number?
- 1689363509. 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 Tipsword works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara Tipsword at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Deaconess Illinois CrossroadsMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140294
- Franklin HospitalBenton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 141321
- Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140046
- Heartland Regional Medical CenterMarion, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140184
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140011
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara Tipsword is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 303 S Commercial StHarrisburg, IL 62946 (618) 918‑6060
- 326 E Main StWest Frankfort, IL 62896 (618) 937‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara Tipsword as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
- Deaconess Illinois Clinic Inc19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Harrisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harrisburg, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689363509 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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