Karen Tinsley, NP
NPI 1609199132 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Tinsley, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1609199132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609199132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14564 (TN)
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
16 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
153 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 | 44 | $70 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 27 | $8 |
| Measurement of Total Estradiol (hormone)82670 | 24 | $26 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 23 | $30 |
| Testosterone (hormone) Level, Total84403 | 18 | $25 |
| Progesterone (reproductive Hormone) Level84144 | 17 | $20 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$70 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 163 | 67 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 67 | 25 |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (twice Weekly) | 29 | — |
| Fluconazole | 29 | 21 |
| Estradiolbrand: Dotti | 15 | — |
| Metronidazole | 15 | 15 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$781 across 40 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)
- 2341 Mccallie Ave Ste 302Chattanooga, TN 37404-3237Phone: (423) 629-9743Fax: (423) 629-9744
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-11
- Last updated
- 2023-12-12
- Certified
- 2023-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Tinsley's NPI number?
- Karen Tinsley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609199132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Tinsley's specialty?
- Karen Tinsley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Tinsley located?
- Karen Tinsley's practice location on file with NPPES is 929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 102, Chattanooga, TN 37412-3974.
- What is Karen Tinsley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Tinsley is (423) 629-9743.
- Does Karen Tinsley accept Medicare?
- Karen Tinsley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Tinsley's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Tinsley's NPI (1609199132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.