Karen Walcott, M.D.
NPI 1942232483 · Ophthalmology Physician · N Tonawanda, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Walcott, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in N Tonawanda, NY (NPI 1942232483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942232483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 247834 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
225 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 81 | $119 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 53 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $87 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 15 | $60 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 13 | $142 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 11 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$142 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 297 | 125 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 109 | 83 |
| Timolol Maleate | 94 | 37 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 88 | 63 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 67 | 24 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 61 | 34 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$231 across 8 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-03-30
- Certified
- 2020-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Walcott's NPI number?
- Karen Walcott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942232483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Walcott's specialty?
- Karen Walcott is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Walcott located?
- Karen Walcott's practice location on file with NPPES is 84 Sweeney St, N Tonawanda, NY 14120-5822.
- What is Karen Walcott's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Walcott is (716) 634-8500.
- Does Karen Walcott accept Medicare?
- Karen Walcott is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Walcott's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Walcott's NPI (1942232483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.