Karin Shears, NP
NPI 1922415801 · Family Nurse Practitioner · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karin Shears, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in New York, NY (NPI 1922415801).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922415801
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 671710-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
41 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 | 41 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $123–$123 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tacrolimus | 185 | 34 |
| Cyclosporine, Modifiedbrand: Cyclosporine Modified | 47 | — |
| Ursodiol | 41 | 12 |
| Mycophenolate Sodiumbrand: Mycophenolic Acid | 39 | 11 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 36 | — |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 24 | — |
| Omeprazole | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$333 across 21 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
- 2014-07-12
- Last updated
- 2018-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karin Shears's NPI number?
- Karin Shears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922415801, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karin Shears's specialty?
- Karin Shears is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karin Shears located?
- Karin Shears's practice location on file with NPPES is 622 W 168th St Fl 14, New York, NY 10032-3720.
- What is Karin Shears's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karin Shears is (212) 305-0914.
- Does Karin Shears accept Medicare?
- Karin Shears is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karin Shears's NPI active?
- Yes — Karin Shears's NPI (1922415801) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.