Karen Cherinka, CRNP
NPI 1093186348 · Family Nurse Practitioner · State College, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Cherinka, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in State College, PA (NPI 1093186348).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093186348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SP015446 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
107 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 55 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $145 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$145 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 86 | 12 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 63 | 12 |
| Naltrexone Hcl | 60 | 22 |
| Topiramate | 60 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 52 | 20 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 29 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-10-13
- Last updated
- 2021-04-09
- Certified
- 2021-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Cherinka's NPI number?
- Karen Cherinka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093186348, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Cherinka's specialty?
- Karen Cherinka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Cherinka located?
- Karen Cherinka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1850 E Park Ave Ste 312, State College, PA 16803-6706.
- What is Karen Cherinka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Cherinka is (814) 689-3156.
- Does Karen Cherinka accept Medicare?
- Karen Cherinka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Cherinka's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Cherinka's NPI (1093186348) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.