Karen Golba, NP
NPI 1861848509 · Nurse Practitioner · Akron, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Golba, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Akron, OH (NPI 1861848509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861848509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18697 (OH)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
165 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 | 84 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $89 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 17 | $69 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 14 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$89 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 26 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 25 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 22 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 18 | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$44 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 48462 Bell School Rd Ste DCalcutta, OH 43920-9625Phone: (330) 921-4175Fax: (330) 921-4171
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-12
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Golba's NPI number?
- Karen Golba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861848509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Golba's specialty?
- Karen Golba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Golba located?
- Karen Golba's practice location on file with NPPES is 472 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44319-1245.
- What is Karen Golba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Golba is (330) 622-4495.
- Does Karen Golba accept Medicare?
- Karen Golba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Golba's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Golba's NPI (1861848509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.