Karen Gawel, MD
NPI 1497702799 · Internal Medicine Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Gawel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1497702799).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497702799
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301061702 (MI)
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
20 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 27 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Lisinopril | 12 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 | — |
| Carvedilol | 11 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 4 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
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2024-02-05
- Certified
- 2024-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Gawel's NPI number?
- Karen Gawel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497702799, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Gawel's specialty?
- Karen Gawel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Gawel located?
- Karen Gawel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4069 Lake Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8816.
- What is Karen Gawel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Gawel is (616) 267-8880.
- Does Karen Gawel accept Medicare?
- Karen Gawel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Gawel's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Gawel's NPI (1497702799) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.