Saul Karpen, MD, PHD
NPI 1427138783 · Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saul Karpen, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1427138783).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427138783
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101280550 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,277 across 17 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2026-05-04
- Certified
- 2026-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saul Karpen's NPI number?
- Saul Karpen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427138783, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saul Karpen's specialty?
- Saul Karpen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saul Karpen located?
- Saul Karpen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219-1930.
- What is Saul Karpen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saul Karpen is (804) 828-2467.
- Does Saul Karpen accept Medicare?
- Saul Karpen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saul Karpen's NPI active?
- Yes — Saul Karpen's NPI (1427138783) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.