2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1629282785 APRN,BC
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JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
345
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$54.94
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC filed 345 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in ATLANTA, Georgia, prescribing 81% generic.

345
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$54.94
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

345 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2007

NPI 1629282785

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

345 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Georgia

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN,BC credentials at 1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30342, with a listed phone of (404) 785-2213. NPI 1629282785 was issued on 05/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KARAGA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 345 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $274K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 953 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Provider Details

NPI 1629282785
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN,BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

VIEW POINT HEALTH
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$55

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 345 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

345
Total Claims
$274K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
378
Total Day Supply
11,132
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$264K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
39.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 0, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Invega Sustenna
Paliperidone Palmitate
41
Benztropine Mesylate
33
Olanzapine Odt
Olanzapine
18
Divalproex Sodium
15
Fluoxetine Hcl
15
Haloperidol Decanoate
15
Buspirone Hcl
14
Mirtazapine
14
Risperidone
14
Hydroxyzine Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

953
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
51
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's 345 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KARAGA.

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's specialty?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: APRN,BC.
How much does JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC wrote 345 Medicare Part D claims totaling $274K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC located?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC is located at 1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30342. Phone: (404) 785-2213.
What is JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's NPI number?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629282785, issued on 05/09/2007.
Does JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $264K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 953 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Invega Sustenna, Benztropine Mesylate, Olanzapine Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC accept Medicare?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 345 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's credentials?
JOANN KARAGA, APRN,BC's NPI is 1629282785 with credentials APRN,BC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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