Karen Nelson, APN-CRNA
NPI 1629085915 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Nelson, APN-CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1629085915).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629085915
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN-CRNA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 209002714 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
38 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 14 | $194 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 13 | $99 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 11 | $227 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$227 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1501 S California AveChicago, IL 60608-1732Phone: (773) 257-6850
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-04-23
- Certified
- 2025-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Nelson's NPI number?
- Karen Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629085915, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Nelson's specialty?
- Karen Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Nelson located?
- Karen Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349.
- What is Karen Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Nelson is (847) 618-7140.
- Does Karen Nelson accept Medicare?
- Karen Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Nelson's NPI (1629085915) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.