Karena Sauser, ARNP
NPI 1487183281 · Nurse Practitioner · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karena Sauser, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1487183281).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487183281
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A096148 (IA)
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
9 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
6,637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 1,655 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 1,333 | $4 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 985 | $18 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 490 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 464 | $100 |
| Blood Creatinine Level82565 | 301 | $5 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin Sodium | 3,371 | 646 |
| Furosemide | 999 | 288 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 594 | 173 |
| Spironolactone | 468 | 113 |
| Potassium Chloride | 333 | 105 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 291 | 96 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 274 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 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
- 2017-06-06
- Last updated
- 2017-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karena Sauser's NPI number?
- Karena Sauser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487183281, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karena Sauser's specialty?
- Karena Sauser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karena Sauser located?
- Karena Sauser's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7313.
- What is Karena Sauser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karena Sauser is (563) 584-3425.
- Does Karena Sauser accept Medicare?
- Karena Sauser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karena Sauser's NPI active?
- Yes — Karena Sauser's NPI (1487183281) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.