Karen Tapia, NP
NPI 1396083697 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Farmington, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Tapia, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Farmington, NM (NPI 1396083697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396083697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN-CNP-73856 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
723 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 279 | $73 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 94 | $99 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99304 | 61 | $65 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99347 | 50 | $37 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 48 | $62 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 125 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 114 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 97 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 84 | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 70 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 64 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 406 S Park AveAztec, NM 87410-2226Phone: (505) 334-2852Fax: (801) 266-5633
- 4760 N Butler Ave Ste B2Farmington, NM 87401-0816Phone: (505) 324-6300Fax: (505) 327-2218
- 1900 E Historic Highway 66 Ste 1Gallup, NM 87301-4883Phone: (505) 324-6300Fax: (505) 327-2218
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-01-21
- Last updated
- 2024-02-05
- Certified
- 2024-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Tapia's NPI number?
- Karen Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396083697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Tapia's specialty?
- Karen Tapia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Tapia located?
- Karen Tapia's practice location on file with NPPES is 4740 N Butler Ave, Farmington, NM 87401-0826.
- What is Karen Tapia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Tapia is (505) 324-6300.
- Does Karen Tapia accept Medicare?
- Karen Tapia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Tapia's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Tapia's NPI (1396083697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.