Karla Hanson, PA-C
NPI 1629038260 · Physician Assistant · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karla Hanson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1629038260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629038260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
332 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 | 173 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $145 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$145 (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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 139 | 29 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 129 | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 108 | 36 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 93 | 30 |
| Aripiprazole | 83 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 76 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92 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
- 2006-03-27
- Last updated
- 2023-08-30
- Certified
- 2023-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karla Hanson's NPI number?
- Karla Hanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629038260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karla Hanson's specialty?
- Karla Hanson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karla Hanson located?
- Karla Hanson's practice location on file with NPPES is 475 Pleasant St Ste D, Worcester, MA 01609-1858.
- What is Karla Hanson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karla Hanson is (508) 753-4151.
- Does Karla Hanson accept Medicare?
- Karla Hanson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karla Hanson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karla Hanson's NPI (1629038260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.