Karen Austin, M.D.
NPI 1992859243 · Family Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992859243
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 040601 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 13 |
| Verapamil Hclbrand: Verapamil Er |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-23
- Last updated
- 2008-03-06
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.