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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538128913 NP
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Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,294 in Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
69
Medicare Part D claims · Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner avg: 299
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Karen Becker, NP filed 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in Baltimore, Maryland, prescribing 83% generic.
- 69
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
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Karen Becker, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
69 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Karen Becker, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
69 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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Karen Becker, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 6701 N CHARLES ST, Baltimore, MD, 21204, with a listed phone of (443) 849-2792. NPI 1538128913 was issued on 03/22/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 69 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count.
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,294 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 299 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538128913 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/22/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Karen Becker, NP - brand share 17.0%
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 69 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.
69
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 69
- Total Day Supply
- 1,763
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 87.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.87
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Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Karen Becker, NP fits within the Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
2,294
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
50
States with Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
299
Avg Claims per Provider
Karen Becker, NP's 69 claims are below the specialty average of 299.
Nearby Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Becker.
Dr. Aurea Baisas-Arce
CRNP
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Tara Bozel
DNP, CRNP
Annapolis, MD
Dr. Susan Brown
CRNP
Towson, MD
Dr. Patricia Coates
CRNP
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Emily Cobb
CRNP-NEONATAL
Baltimore, MD
Compare Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Becker, NP's specialty? ▼
Karen Becker, NP specializes in Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: NP.
How much does Karen Becker, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karen Becker, NP wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Karen Becker, NP located? ▼
Karen Becker, NP is located at 6701 N CHARLES ST, Baltimore, MD, 21204. Phone: (443) 849-2792.
What is Karen Becker, NP's NPI number? ▼
Karen Becker, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538128913, issued on 03/22/2006.
Does Karen Becker, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karen Becker, NP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,294 Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner providers across 50 states in the US. The average Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner provider writes 299 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Karen Becker, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Becker, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 69 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Becker, NP's credentials? ▼
Karen Becker, NP's NPI is 1538128913 with credentials NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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