Karen Meckler, M.D.
NPI 1396800959 · Psychiatry Physician · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Meckler, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1396800959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396800959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0031452 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,715 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 895 | $133 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 642 | $74 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 100 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $99 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 23 | $65 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 232 | 27 |
| Lamotrigine | 126 | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 123 | 20 |
| Alprazolam | 121 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 112 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 104 | 18 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$566 across 34 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
- 2006-12-26
- Last updated
- 2013-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Meckler's NPI number?
- Karen Meckler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396800959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Meckler's specialty?
- Karen Meckler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Meckler located?
- Karen Meckler's practice location on file with NPPES is 9650 Santiago Rd, Columbia, MD 21045-3957.
- What is Karen Meckler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Meckler is (410) 964-2206.
- Does Karen Meckler accept Medicare?
- Karen Meckler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Meckler's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Meckler's NPI (1396800959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.