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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518075225 N.P.
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Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in 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
833
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Karen Dicanzio, N.P. filed 833 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Franklin, Massachusetts.
- 833
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
833 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Karen Dicanzio, N.P.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
833 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Karen Dicanzio, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 440 E CENTRAL ST, Franklin, MA, 02038, with a listed phone of (508) 298-1300. NPI 1518075225 was issued on 08/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 833 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518075225 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | N.P. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/25/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Karen Dicanzio, N.P.. To verify Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
833
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,903
- Total Day Supply
- 55,117
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 33 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 85% female / 15% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karen Dicanzio, N.P. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
81 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
45 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
35 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
34 claims
- Omeprazole 31
Omeprazole
31 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 30
Amlodipine Besylate
30 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 27
Hydrochlorothiazide
27 claims
- Ibuprofen 25
Ibuprofen
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 45 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 |
| Lorazepam | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 27 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 |
* 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 Dicanzio, N.P. fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s 833 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Dicanzio.
Dr. Carolyn Abbanat Villafane
NP
Boston, MA
Dr. Lisa Abbondanza
CNP
Franklin, MA
Fatima Abdalla
Melrose, MA
Dr. Esayas Abraham
NP
Chelsea, MA
Alissa Abrahamson
Framingham, MA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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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 Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Karen Dicanzio, N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Franklin, Massachusetts. Credentials: N.P..
How much does Karen Dicanzio, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Karen Dicanzio, N.P. wrote 833 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is Karen Dicanzio, N.P. located? ▼
Karen Dicanzio, N.P. is located at 440 E CENTRAL ST, Franklin, MA, 02038. Phone: (508) 298-1300.
What is Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518075225, issued on 08/25/2006.
Does Karen Dicanzio, N.P. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Karen Dicanzio, N.P. had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 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 Dicanzio, N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karen Dicanzio, N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Dicanzio, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 833 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Karen Dicanzio, N.P.'s NPI is 1518075225 with credentials N.P.. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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