Karen Lish, M.D.
NPI 1588720619 · Dermatology Physician · Hewlett, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Lish, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Hewlett, NY (NPI 1588720619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588720619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 193905 (NY)
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
1,637 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 | 669 | $104 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 588 | $8 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 200 | $79 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 78 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 57 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 47 | 33 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 44 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 41 | 30 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 32 | 22 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 24 | 11 |
| Hydrocortisone | 23 | 13 |
| Metronidazole | 15 | — |
| Ketoconazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
- 2007-01-01
- Last updated
- 2012-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Lish's NPI number?
- Karen Lish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588720619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Lish's specialty?
- Karen Lish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Lish located?
- Karen Lish's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Franklin Ave Ste 1, Hewlett, NY 11557-1904.
- What is Karen Lish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Lish is (516) 374-7575.
- Does Karen Lish accept Medicare?
- Karen Lish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Lish's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Lish's NPI (1588720619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.