Karen Peterson, FNP
NPI 1437624459 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Burnsville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Peterson, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Burnsville, NC (NPI 1437624459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437624459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5011085 (NC)
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
7 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
335 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 | 269 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 52 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 223 | 53 |
| Omeprazole | 192 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 167 | 43 |
| Lisinopril | 154 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 146 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 115 | 39 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 15 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
- 2018-10-05
- Last updated
- 2026-06-03
- Certified
- 2026-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Peterson's NPI number?
- Karen Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437624459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Peterson's specialty?
- Karen Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Peterson located?
- Karen Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 56 Stardust Rd Unit 3, Burnsville, NC 28714-6385.
- What is Karen Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Peterson is (828) 203-8820.
- Does Karen Peterson accept Medicare?
- Karen Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Peterson's NPI (1437624459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.