Karen Sander-Buscemi, APRN,BC
NPI 1861582173 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · South Hadley, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Sander-Buscemi, APRN,BC is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in South Hadley, MA (NPI 1861582173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861582173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN,BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 165091 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
307 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 254 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 53 | $185 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $110–$185 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 168 | 35 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 152 | 40 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 109 | 20 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 90 | 25 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 68 | 13 |
| Lamotrigine | 66 | — |
| Risperidone | 66 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-15
- Last updated
- 2021-06-01
- Certified
- 2021-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Sander-Buscemi's NPI number?
- Karen Sander-Buscemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861582173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Sander-Buscemi's specialty?
- Karen Sander-Buscemi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Sander-Buscemi located?
- Karen Sander-Buscemi's practice location on file with NPPES is 53 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA 01075-1138.
- What is Karen Sander-Buscemi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Sander-Buscemi is (413) 536-6306.
- Does Karen Sander-Buscemi accept Medicare?
- Karen Sander-Buscemi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Sander-Buscemi's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Sander-Buscemi's NPI (1861582173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.