Karen Criminger, F.N.P.
NPI 1801807904 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Boone, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Criminger, F.N.P. is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Boone, NC (NPI 1801807904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801807904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- F.N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201036 (NC)
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
759 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 | 300 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 83 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 78 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 70 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 110 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 321 | 70 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 254 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 250 | 73 |
| Losartan Potassium | 224 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 208 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 206 | 65 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$342 across 18 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
- 2006-08-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Criminger's NPI number?
- Karen Criminger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801807904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Criminger's specialty?
- Karen Criminger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Criminger located?
- Karen Criminger's practice location on file with NPPES is 240 Highway 105 Ext Ste 100, Boone, NC 28607-4291.
- What is Karen Criminger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Criminger is (828) 264-7311.
- Does Karen Criminger accept Medicare?
- Karen Criminger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Criminger's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Criminger's NPI (1801807904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.