Karen Byrd, NP
NPI 1578547980 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Byrd, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1578547980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578547980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 600047 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
20 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 35 | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 32 | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 32 | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 31 | 12 |
| Lamotrigine | 21 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 20 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2020-10-27
- Certified
- 2020-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Byrd's NPI number?
- Karen Byrd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578547980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Byrd's specialty?
- Karen Byrd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Byrd located?
- Karen Byrd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118-2908.
- What is Karen Byrd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Byrd is (617) 894-6795.
- Does Karen Byrd accept Medicare?
- Karen Byrd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Byrd's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Byrd's NPI (1578547980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.