Carol A. Harrington, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Carol A. Harrington is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Independence, MO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(816) 608-3411Independence, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Carol a. Harrington, ARNP has been part of the Independence medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 27+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Independence area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 79 Nurse Practitioner providers in MOSee all Nurse Practitioner in Independence27+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Recent · 51dNPPES updated 2026-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1010 W Us Highway 24, Independence, MO 64050-2337

Fax: (816) 608-2921
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

58

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

413

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,810

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $544k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)48%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carol a. Harrington's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 1, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in IndependencePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6101 Blue Lagoon Dr Ste 200, Miami, FL 33126-3168

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adult Health Care With Carol a. Harrington

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carol a. Harrington for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Independence required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carol a. Harrington

Dr. Harrington is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Independence, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 608-3411.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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