Karen Mcgowan-Cottle, APRN FNP-BC
NPI 1225487838 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hamden, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Mcgowan-Cottle, APRN FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hamden, CT (NPI 1225487838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225487838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F340513 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
1,122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 537 | $94 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 315 | $134 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 185 | $65 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 40 | $65 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 29 | $114 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 |
| Pregabalin | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 13 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 13 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 |
| Lacosamide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2016-06-06
- Last updated
- 2026-04-27
- Certified
- 2026-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's NPI number?
- Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225487838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's specialty?
- Karen Mcgowan-Cottle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Mcgowan-Cottle located?
- Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1952 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517-1209.
- What is Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Mcgowan-Cottle is (203) 848-1803.
- Does Karen Mcgowan-Cottle accept Medicare?
- Karen Mcgowan-Cottle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Mcgowan-Cottle's NPI (1225487838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.