Karen Metz, NP
NPI 1285826883 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Metz, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1285826883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285826883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1-080321 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
3,031 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 | 2,117 | $83 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 684 | $58 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 160 | $136 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 70 | $52 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$136 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Divalproex Sodium | 208 | 80 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 189 | 66 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 171 | 67 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 111 | 60 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 110 | 37 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 98 | 38 |
| Mirtazapine | 70 | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2007-08-16
- Last updated
- 2012-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Metz's NPI number?
- Karen Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285826883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Metz's specialty?
- Karen Metz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Metz located?
- Karen Metz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Main Ave Sw, Cullman, AL 35055-7200.
- What is Karen Metz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Metz is (256) 739-0455.
- Does Karen Metz accept Medicare?
- Karen Metz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Metz's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Metz's NPI (1285826883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.