Karen Chamness, PA-C
NPI 1861459034 · Physician Assistant · Steeleville, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Chamness, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Steeleville, IL (NPI 1861459034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861459034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036080189 (IL)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 130 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 33 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 116 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 88 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 83 | 20 |
| Alprazolam | 81 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 across 5 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
- 2006-04-28
- Last updated
- 2026-05-29
- Certified
- 2026-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Chamness's NPI number?
- Karen Chamness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861459034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Chamness's specialty?
- Karen Chamness is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Chamness located?
- Karen Chamness's practice location on file with NPPES is 9 Westwood Dr, Steeleville, IL 62288-1816.
- What is Karen Chamness's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Chamness is (618) 965-3466.
- Does Karen Chamness accept Medicare?
- Karen Chamness is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Chamness's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Chamness's NPI (1861459034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.