Karen Gimblet, FNP
NPI 1396997607 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Karen Gimblet, FNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1396997607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396997607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200939 (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
17 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
1,109 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 | 180 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 154 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 138 | $102 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 128 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 125 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 187 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 142 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 127 | 36 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 104 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 103 | 31 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 96 | 28 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$311 across 18 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
- 2008-10-17
- Last updated
- 2019-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Gimblet's NPI number?
- Karen Gimblet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396997607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Gimblet's specialty?
- Karen Gimblet is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Gimblet located?
- Karen Gimblet's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4042.
- What is Karen Gimblet's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Gimblet is (828) 345-0800.
- Is Karen Gimblet's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Gimblet's NPI (1396997607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.