Karen Wharton, MD
NPI 1578526893 · Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Wharton, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1578526893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578526893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 0101055339 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Wharton's NPI number?
- Karen Wharton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578526893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Wharton's specialty?
- Karen Wharton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Wharton located?
- Karen Wharton's practice location on file with NPPES is 412 Libbie Ave, Richmond, VA 23226-2659.
- What is Karen Wharton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Wharton is (804) 282-8082.
- Does Karen Wharton accept Medicare?
- Karen Wharton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Wharton's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Wharton's NPI (1578526893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.