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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1689924417 FIS II, DIS II
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Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, 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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What the federal data shows
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II is a Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #31
- Specialist rank among New Mexico specialties
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1689924417 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1689924417
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 438 in New Mexico
- PHOTO-ENUM Jonathan Artita · 2012
What does the federal data show about Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689924417 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | FIS II, DIS II |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/19/2012 |
Specialist Overview
How Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cathey, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cathey.
One of 438 Specialist providers enrolled in New Mexico, 5 are shown here.
Charlene Abeyta Vigil
Taos, NM
Dr. Mark Abramson
M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Elizabeth Aguilar
Taos, NM
Dr. Mario Aguilar
M.D.
Las Cruces, NM
Dr. James Alarid
PH.D.
Las Vegas, NM
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II's specialty? ▼
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II specializes in Specialist and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: FIS II, DIS II.
Where is Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II located? ▼
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II is located at 1101 LOPEZ S.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87105. Phone: (505) 877-7060.
What is Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II's NPI number? ▼
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689924417, issued on 09/19/2012.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II's credentials? ▼
Karen Cathey, FIS II, DIS II's NPI is 1689924417 with credentials FIS II, DIS II. 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.
- 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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