Karen Christensen, FNP
NPI 1871834119 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Avenal, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Christensen, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Avenal, CA (NPI 1871834119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871834119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20360 (CA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 116 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 71 | 26 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 70 | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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)
- 304 Becky PeaseKettleman City, CA 93239Phone: (559) 386-4501Fax: (559) 717-4686
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-12
- Last updated
- 2024-04-01
- Certified
- 2024-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Christensen's NPI number?
- Karen Christensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871834119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Christensen's specialty?
- Karen Christensen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Christensen located?
- Karen Christensen's practice location on file with NPPES is 148 E Kings St, Avenal, CA 93204-1529.
- What is Karen Christensen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Christensen is (559) 386-9000.
- Does Karen Christensen accept Medicare?
- Karen Christensen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Christensen's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Christensen's NPI (1871834119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.