Karen Scalf-Benham, FNP-C
NPI 1609002310 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Radford, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Scalf-Benham, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Radford, VA (NPI 1609002310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609002310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024168281 (VA)
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 tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
27 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 | 27 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$104 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 63 | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 39 | 11 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Clonazepam | 26 | — |
| Gabapentin | 24 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 23 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$310 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 700 University City BlvdBlacksburg, VA 24060-2706Phone: (540) 961-8300Fax: (540) 961-8465
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-09
- Last updated
- 2025-11-26
- Certified
- 2025-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Scalf-Benham's NPI number?
- Karen Scalf-Benham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609002310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Scalf-Benham's specialty?
- Karen Scalf-Benham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Scalf-Benham located?
- Karen Scalf-Benham's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 W Main St, Radford, VA 24141-1588.
- What is Karen Scalf-Benham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Scalf-Benham is (540) 838-8000.
- Does Karen Scalf-Benham accept Medicare?
- Karen Scalf-Benham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Scalf-Benham's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Scalf-Benham's NPI (1609002310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.