2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1568471332 CRNP
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KAREN BAUER, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner in DECATUR, 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
507
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.3K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KAREN BAUER, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DECATUR, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 507 claims across 168 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $6.3K across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KAREN BAUER, CRNP filed 507 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DECATUR, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREN BAUER, CRNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/07/2006

NPI 1568471332

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

507 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

KAREN BAUER, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DECATUR, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1568471332. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KAREN BAUER, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2675 N DECATUR RD STE 512, DECATUR, GA, 30033, with a listed phone of (404) 778-3712. NPI 1568471332 was issued on 08/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUER 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 507 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $45K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2675 N DECATUR RD STE 512
DECATUR, GA 30033

Provider Details

NPI 1568471332
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN BAUER, CRNP 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.

THE EMORY CLINIC INC
ATLANTA, GA
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO PHYSICIANS LLC
TOLEDO, OH

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 KAREN BAUER, CRNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.3K

Largest payer

Urgo Medical North America, LLC

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

KAREN BAUER, CRNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 507 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.

507
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
623
Total Day Supply
14,042
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
19 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
213

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.25
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 44, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
137
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
66
Eliquis
Apixaban
30
Atorvastatin Calcium
29
Pentoxifylline
29
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
23
Gabapentin
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KAREN BAUER, CRNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN BAUER, CRNP's 507 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN BAUER, CRNP's specialty?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in DECATUR, Georgia. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does KAREN BAUER, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN BAUER, CRNP wrote 507 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN BAUER, CRNP located?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP is located at 2675 N DECATUR RD STE 512, DECATUR, GA, 30033. Phone: (404) 778-3712.
What is KAREN BAUER, CRNP's NPI number?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568471332, issued on 08/07/2006.
Does KAREN BAUER, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does KAREN BAUER, CRNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN BAUER, CRNP had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN BAUER, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN BAUER, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Clopidogrel, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN BAUER, CRNP accept Medicare?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 507 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN BAUER, CRNP's credentials?
KAREN BAUER, CRNP's NPI is 1568471332 with credentials CRNP. 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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