Karen Abel, APRN, CFNP
NPI 1952475717 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Iowa, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Abel, APRN, CFNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Iowa, LA (NPI 1952475717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952475717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, CFNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN047601 AP03773 (LA)
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
19 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 25 | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 24 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 21 | — |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 19 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 | — |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 14 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2022-04-29
- Certified
- 2022-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Abel's NPI number?
- Karen Abel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952475717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Abel's specialty?
- Karen Abel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Abel located?
- Karen Abel's practice location on file with NPPES is 203 E Miller Ave Ste B, Iowa, LA 70647-4075.
- What is Karen Abel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Abel is (337) 582-7632.
- Does Karen Abel accept Medicare?
- Karen Abel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Abel's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Abel's NPI (1952475717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.