Karen Wright-Sheridan, MD
NPI 1588686315 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lexington, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Wright-Sheridan, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lexington, VA (NPI 1588686315).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588686315
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101240100 (VA)
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
221 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 146 | $4 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 42 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 19 | $10 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 14 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$12 (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 · 150 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 394 | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 353 | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 339 | 88 |
| Lisinopril | 336 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 305 | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 255 | 63 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,111 across 58 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
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2023-05-10
- Certified
- 2023-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Wright-Sheridan's NPI number?
- Karen Wright-Sheridan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588686315, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Wright-Sheridan's specialty?
- Karen Wright-Sheridan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Wright-Sheridan located?
- Karen Wright-Sheridan's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Comfort Way, Lexington, VA 24450-3788.
- What is Karen Wright-Sheridan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Wright-Sheridan is (540) 463-3381.
- Does Karen Wright-Sheridan accept Medicare?
- Karen Wright-Sheridan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Wright-Sheridan's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Wright-Sheridan's NPI (1588686315) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.