Karen Shugart, PMHNP
NPI 1497370191 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Shugart, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1497370191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497370191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5013227 (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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 74 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 59 | 17 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 46 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 32 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2255 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Ste EClemmons, NC 27012-7460Phone: (336) 766-0505Fax: (336) 277-6981
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-09
- Last updated
- 2026-04-17
- Certified
- 2026-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Shugart's NPI number?
- Karen Shugart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497370191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Shugart's specialty?
- Karen Shugart is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Shugart located?
- Karen Shugart's practice location on file with NPPES is 1132 N Church St Ste 101, Greensboro, NC 27401-1040.
- What is Karen Shugart's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Shugart is (855) 501-1004.
- Does Karen Shugart accept Medicare?
- Karen Shugart is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Shugart's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Shugart's NPI (1497370191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.