Karen Patterson, PA-C
NPI 1881738144 · Medical Physician Assistant · Virginia Beach, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Patterson, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Virginia Beach, VA (NPI 1881738144).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881738144
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 011002431 (VA)
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
2,537 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 | 457 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 302 | $75 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 215 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 142 | $13 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 129 | $67 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 126 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 31 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 58 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 57 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 55 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 54 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$885 across 49 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
- 2007-02-19
- Last updated
- 2020-02-07
- Certified
- 2020-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Patterson's NPI number?
- Karen Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881738144, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Patterson's specialty?
- Karen Patterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Patterson located?
- Karen Patterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 351 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4559.
- What is Karen Patterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Patterson is (757) 499-5550.
- Does Karen Patterson accept Medicare?
- Karen Patterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Patterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Patterson's NPI (1881738144) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.