Karen Walters, FNP
NPI 1538826649 · Nurse Practitioner · Osage Beach, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Walters, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Osage Beach, MO (NPI 1538826649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538826649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021044688 (MO)
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
4 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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 67 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 44 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 40 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 30 | — |
| Ezetimibe | 25 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 6 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
- 2021-11-23
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Walters's NPI number?
- Karen Walters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538826649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Walters's specialty?
- Karen Walters is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Walters located?
- Karen Walters's practice location on file with NPPES is 1180 Spring Valley Rd, Osage Beach, MO 65065-3581.
- What is Karen Walters's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Walters is (417) 343-7773.
- Does Karen Walters accept Medicare?
- Karen Walters is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Walters's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Walters's NPI (1538826649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.