Erich Karasko, PA
NPI 1548484090 · Physician Assistant · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erich Karasko, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1548484090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548484090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA00602 (RI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 440 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 240 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 109 | $52 |
| Application of Light By Qualified Health Care Professional to Destroy Precancer Skin Growth96573 | 85 | $196 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 178 | 64 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 138 | 63 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 73 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 62 | 11 |
| Metronidazole | 56 | 22 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 48 | 20 |
| Fluorouracil | 48 | 38 |
| Mupirocin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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)
- 164 Summit Ave Ste 2dProvidence, RI 02906-2853Phone: (401) 444-7959Fax: (401) 808-6470
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-12-18
- Certified
- 2025-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erich Karasko's NPI number?
- Erich Karasko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548484090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erich Karasko's specialty?
- Erich Karasko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Erich Karasko located?
- Erich Karasko's practice location on file with NPPES is 593 Eddy St Apc-10, Providence, RI 02903-4923.
- What is Erich Karasko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erich Karasko is (401) 444-7959.
- Does Erich Karasko accept Medicare?
- Erich Karasko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erich Karasko's NPI active?
- Yes — Erich Karasko's NPI (1548484090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.