Karen Young, MSN FNP-BC
NPI 1578996682 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Young, MSN FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1578996682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578996682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 079873 (MO)
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
12 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
945 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 | 252 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $69 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 118 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 68 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 56 | $101 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 175 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 | 41 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 169 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 142 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 18 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
- 2013-08-12
- Last updated
- 2018-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Young's NPI number?
- Karen Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578996682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Young's specialty?
- Karen Young is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Young located?
- Karen Young's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65807-5155.
- What is Karen Young's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Young is (417) 875-3000.
- Does Karen Young accept Medicare?
- Karen Young is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Young's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Young's NPI (1578996682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.