Karen Hiester, DO
NPI 1568488476 · Family Medicine Physician · Naples, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Hiester, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Naples, FL (NPI 1568488476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568488476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS12129 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
766 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 138 | $94 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 105 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 69 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 57 | $134 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 87 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 82 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 71 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 14 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2018-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Hiester's NPI number?
- Karen Hiester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568488476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Hiester's specialty?
- Karen Hiester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Hiester located?
- Karen Hiester's practice location on file with NPPES is 15420 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34120.
- What is Karen Hiester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Hiester is (239) 624-0600.
- Does Karen Hiester accept Medicare?
- Karen Hiester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Hiester's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Hiester's NPI (1568488476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.