Karen Wattengel, P.A.
NPI 1740564640 · Physician Assistant · Bloomington, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Wattengel, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Bloomington, MN (NPI 1740564640).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740564640
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- 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 tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
272 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 126 | $62 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 42 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 40 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 23 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 42 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 35 | 11 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 33 | — |
| Ursodiol | 29 | 12 |
| Azathioprine | 24 | — |
| Furosemide | 23 | — |
| Spironolactone | 17 | — |
| Rifaximin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-11
- Last updated
- 2017-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Wattengel's NPI number?
- Karen Wattengel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740564640, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Wattengel's specialty?
- Karen Wattengel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Wattengel located?
- Karen Wattengel's practice location on file with NPPES is 5705 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55437-3101.
- What is Karen Wattengel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Wattengel is (612) 871-1145.
- Does Karen Wattengel accept Medicare?
- Karen Wattengel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Wattengel's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Wattengel's NPI (1740564640) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.