Karen Arel, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1518548312 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sharon, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Arel, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sharon, CT (NPI 1518548312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518548312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9627 (CT)
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
5 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
522 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 Report Only93010 | 252 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 203 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $129 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 578 | 250 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 421 | 140 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 366 | 159 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 361 | 152 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 261 | 112 |
| Lisinopril | 254 | 109 |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$769 across 31 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
- 2021-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-04-14
- Certified
- 2021-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Arel's NPI number?
- Karen Arel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518548312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Arel's specialty?
- Karen Arel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Arel located?
- Karen Arel's practice location on file with NPPES is 29 Hospital Hill Rd, Sharon, CT 06069-2095.
- What is Karen Arel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Arel is (860) 364-7029.
- Does Karen Arel accept Medicare?
- Karen Arel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Arel's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Arel's NPI (1518548312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.