Karen Kutchera, APRN BC NP
NPI 1508826975 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Washington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Kutchera, APRN BC NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Washington, NC (NPI 1508826975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508826975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN BC NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP081869 (ME)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
20 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
453 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $105 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 32 | $2 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 30 | $3 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 27 | $140 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 87 | 79 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 33 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | 17 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2006-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-01-14
- Certified
- 2022-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Kutchera's NPI number?
- Karen Kutchera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508826975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Kutchera's specialty?
- Karen Kutchera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Kutchera located?
- Karen Kutchera's practice location on file with NPPES is 1380 Cowell Farm Rd, Washington, NC 27889-3431.
- What is Karen Kutchera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Kutchera is (252) 946-2101.
- Does Karen Kutchera accept Medicare?
- Karen Kutchera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Kutchera's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Kutchera's NPI (1508826975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.