Karen Skidmore, FNP-C
NPI 1568903326 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gonzales, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Skidmore, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gonzales, LA (NPI 1568903326).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568903326
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP09244 (LA)
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
9 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
249 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 | 115 | $71 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 75 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 33 | $44 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 14 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$88 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 984 | 293 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 405 | 128 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 326 | 70 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 113 | 40 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 111 | 35 |
| Imipramine Hcl | 101 | 28 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 92 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$566 across 21 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
- 2017-03-13
- Last updated
- 2021-04-13
- Certified
- 2021-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Skidmore's NPI number?
- Karen Skidmore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568903326, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Skidmore's specialty?
- Karen Skidmore is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Skidmore located?
- Karen Skidmore's practice location on file with NPPES is 1014 Saint Clair Blvd Ste 3000, Gonzales, LA 70737-5023.
- What is Karen Skidmore's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Skidmore is (225) 743-2444.
- Does Karen Skidmore accept Medicare?
- Karen Skidmore is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Skidmore's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Skidmore's NPI (1568903326) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.