Karen Buddington, NP
NPI 1306464607 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Abingdon, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Buddington, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Abingdon, VA (NPI 1306464607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306464607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0024180739 (VA)
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
5 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 209 | 108 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 157 | 43 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 147 | 70 |
| Famotidine | 126 | 42 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 102 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 90 | 74 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 89 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$219 across 11 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
- 2020-07-13
- Last updated
- 2023-06-14
- Certified
- 2023-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Buddington's NPI number?
- Karen Buddington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306464607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Buddington's specialty?
- Karen Buddington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Buddington located?
- Karen Buddington's practice location on file with NPPES is 176 Valley St Nw, Abingdon, VA 24210-2859.
- What is Karen Buddington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Buddington is (276) 628-9547.
- Does Karen Buddington accept Medicare?
- Karen Buddington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Buddington's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Buddington's NPI (1306464607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.