Karen Kasarda, RPA-C
NPI 1700991965 · Physician Assistant · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Kasarda, RPA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1700991965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700991965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RPA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004483 (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
19 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
509 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 | 99 | $72 |
| 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 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 64 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 48 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 51 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 41 | 37 |
| Methylprednisolone | 38 | 37 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 11 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 21 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin | 18 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$377 across 21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2018-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Kasarda's NPI number?
- Karen Kasarda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700991965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Kasarda's specialty?
- Karen Kasarda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Kasarda located?
- Karen Kasarda's practice location on file with NPPES is 2125 River Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309-1135.
- What is Karen Kasarda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Kasarda is (518) 346-9682.
- Does Karen Kasarda accept Medicare?
- Karen Kasarda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Kasarda's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Kasarda's NPI (1700991965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.