Karen Romero, D.O.
NPI 1063770972 · Family Medicine Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Romero, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1063770972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063770972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q6784 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,555 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 256 | $126 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 244 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 239 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 206 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 186 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 163 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 441 | 141 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 304 | 88 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 295 | 89 |
| Losartan Potassium | 208 | 72 |
| Lisinopril | 206 | 65 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 159 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$163 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-27
- Last updated
- 2021-09-29
- Certified
- 2021-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Romero's NPI number?
- Karen Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063770972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Romero's specialty?
- Karen Romero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Romero located?
- Karen Romero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1807 W Slaughter Ln Ste 490, Austin, TX 78748-6208.
- What is Karen Romero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Romero is (512) 282-8967.
- Does Karen Romero accept Medicare?
- Karen Romero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Romero's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Romero's NPI (1063770972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.