Karen Smith, P.A.
NPI 1922287614 · Physician Assistant · Darien, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Smith, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Darien, IL (NPI 1922287614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922287614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085-002981 (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
18 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 91 | 45 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 72 | 58 |
| Halobetasol Propionate | 46 | 29 |
| Fluocinonide | 23 | 15 |
| Mupirocin | 21 | 17 |
| Metronidazole | 21 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 11 |
| Ciclopirox | 20 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
- 2007-10-30
- Last updated
- 2010-10-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Smith's NPI number?
- Karen Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922287614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Smith's specialty?
- Karen Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Smith located?
- Karen Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 8110 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561-5013.
- What is Karen Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Smith is (630) 920-1900.
- Does Karen Smith accept Medicare?
- Karen Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Smith's NPI (1922287614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.