# Kara Tipsword, NP

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/kara-tipsword-np-1689363509
NPI: 1689363509
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Kara Tipsword, NP is a nurse practitioner based in Marion, IL practicing at Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc. with NPI 1689363509.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Credential: NP
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2022
- NPI: 1689363509 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1689363509))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.
- Address: 2700 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL, 629594942
- Phone: (618) 969-8633
- Group practice size: 131 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 79 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 3 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Kara Tipsword, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1689363509).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $54.

Largest disclosed payer: ABBVIE INC. ($20 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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