Karen Bolalin
NPI 1487121828 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Bolalin is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1487121828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487121828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP139364 (TX)
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
373 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 149 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $68 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System93288 | 18 | $18 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $112 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$112 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 91 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 203 | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 200 | 83 |
| Carvedilol | 162 | 61 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 142 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 54 |
| Ticagrelor |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$403 across 10 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
- 2018-10-24
- Last updated
- 2025-10-22
- Certified
- 2025-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Bolalin's NPI number?
- Karen Bolalin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487121828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Bolalin's specialty?
- Karen Bolalin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Bolalin located?
- Karen Bolalin's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 E Ridge Rd Ste 300, Mcallen, TX 78503-1508.
- What is Karen Bolalin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Bolalin is (956) 630-5522.
- Does Karen Bolalin accept Medicare?
- Karen Bolalin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Bolalin's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Bolalin's NPI (1487121828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.