Karen Wantuch, NP-C
NPI 1245577154 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Wantuch, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1245577154).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245577154
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 169316 (NC)
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
13 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
962 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 279 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 221 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 140 | $74 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 74 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 69 | $106 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 64 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 263 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 214 | 51 |
| Lisinopril | 189 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 175 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 156 | 38 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 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
- 2013-01-11
- Last updated
- 2021-01-13
- Certified
- 2021-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Wantuch's NPI number?
- Karen Wantuch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245577154, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Wantuch's specialty?
- Karen Wantuch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Wantuch located?
- Karen Wantuch's practice location on file with NPPES is 281 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3126.
- What is Karen Wantuch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Wantuch is (828) 245-6400.
- Does Karen Wantuch accept Medicare?
- Karen Wantuch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Wantuch's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Wantuch's NPI (1245577154) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.