Joseph Karanja, FNP
NPI 1194276287 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Flint, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Karanja, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Flint, MI (NPI 1194276287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194276287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4704291580 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 86 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 20 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 44 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 40 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 4 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
- 2016-10-24
- Last updated
- 2019-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Karanja's NPI number?
- Joseph Karanja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194276287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Karanja's specialty?
- Joseph Karanja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Karanja located?
- Joseph Karanja's practice location on file with NPPES is 1110 Eldon Baker Dr, Flint, MI 48507-1923.
- What is Joseph Karanja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Karanja is (810) 213-1803.
- Does Joseph Karanja accept Medicare?
- Joseph Karanja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Karanja's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Karanja's NPI (1194276287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.