Karen Brown, PA
NPI 1659847861 · Physician Assistant · Cobleskill, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Brown, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Cobleskill, NY (NPI 1659847861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659847861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022793 (NY)
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
7 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
488 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 | 234 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 125 | $53 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 79 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 36 | $106 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 14 | $7 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 76 |
| Lisinopril | 227 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 161 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 129 | 36 |
| Omeprazole | 129 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 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
- 2018-10-16
- Last updated
- 2018-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Brown's NPI number?
- Karen Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659847861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Brown's specialty?
- Karen Brown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Brown located?
- Karen Brown's practice location on file with NPPES is 136 Parkway Dr, Cobleskill, NY 12043-5150.
- What is Karen Brown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Brown is (518) 234-2555.
- Does Karen Brown accept Medicare?
- Karen Brown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Brown's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Brown's NPI (1659847861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.