Quick answers
- Does Elissa M. Karels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elissa M. Karels 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Elissa M. Karels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 1,099 services for Elissa M. Karels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elissa M. Karels's NPI number?
- 1730799826. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Elissa M. Karels, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,099 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)122 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)74 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)64 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis43%
- Anxiety29%
- Depression28%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elissa M. Karels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1230 E Main StMankato, MN 56001
- 1230 Main St E, PO Box 8674Mankato, MN 56002 (507) 625‑1811
- 1411 Premier DrMankato, MN 56001 (507) 388‑6000
- 1421 Premier DrMankato, MN 56001 (507) 385‑4000
- 1431 Premier DrMankato, MN 56001 (507) 386‑6750
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elissa M. Karels as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mankato Clinic Ltd242 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mankato
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mankato, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mankato Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730799826 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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