2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1174819122
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KAREN DAWSON

Pharmacist in MERIDIAN, Idaho. 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
142
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
33%
generic claims · 67% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KAREN DAWSON filed 142 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in MERIDIAN, Idaho, prescribing 33% generic.

142
Part D claims, 2023
33%
generic prescribing

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KAREN DAWSON's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

142 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KAREN DAWSON?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2011

NPI 1174819122

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

142 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Pharmacist share within Idaho

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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 DAWSON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 3301 W CHERRY LANE, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642, with a listed phone of (208) 884-5475. NPI 1174819122 was issued on 06/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAWSON 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 142 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 67% brand-name and 33% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

3301 W CHERRY LANE
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

Provider Details

NPI 1174819122
Specialty Pharmacist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KAREN DAWSON — brand share 67.0%
Specialty average (est.)

67% brand-name claims vs 33% generic, on 142 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.

142
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
144
Total Day Supply
1,363
Brand vs Generic
67% brand / 33% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 64, 75-84: 31, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN DAWSON 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
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
54
Naloxone Hcl
34
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
28

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

Pharmacist Overview

How KAREN DAWSON fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN DAWSON's 142 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN DAWSON's specialty?
KAREN DAWSON specializes in Pharmacist and practices in MERIDIAN, Idaho.
How much does KAREN DAWSON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN DAWSON wrote 142 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN DAWSON located?
KAREN DAWSON is located at 3301 W CHERRY LANE, MERIDIAN, ID, 83642. Phone: (208) 884-5475.
What is KAREN DAWSON's NPI number?
KAREN DAWSON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174819122, issued on 06/28/2011.
Does KAREN DAWSON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN DAWSON's prescribing is 67% brand-name and 33% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN DAWSON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN DAWSON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Naloxone Hcl, Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN DAWSON accept Medicare?
KAREN DAWSON appears in CMS Medicare data with 142 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN DAWSON's credentials?
KAREN DAWSON's NPI is 1174819122. 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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