2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1124046776 MD
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KAREN GARNAAS, MD

Neurology Physician in REDDING, California. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 531 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$13.3K
146 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN GARNAAS, MD filed 2,693 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in REDDING, California.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 GARNAAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,693 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN GARNAAS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KAREN GARNAAS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2006

NPI 1124046776

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,693 106% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in California

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neurology Physician share within California

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — 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 GARNAAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2420 SONOMA ST, REDDING, CA, 96001, with a listed phone of (530) 999-2533. NPI 1124046776 was issued on 07/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GARNAAS 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 2,693 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 531 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.3 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2420 SONOMA ST
REDDING, CA 96001

Provider Details

NPI 1124046776
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/18/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN GARNAAS, MD 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.

CATALYST NEUROMEDICAL CENTER PC
REDDING, CA

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 GARNAAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$13.3K

Largest payer

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREN GARNAAS, MD. To verify KAREN GARNAAS, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

2,693
Total Claims
$3.3M
Total Drug Cost
531
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,050
Total Day Supply
118,075
Generic Drug Cost
$144K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 106, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 157, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN GARNAAS, MD 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
Duloxetine Hcl
517
Gabapentin
247
Donepezil Hcl
207
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
126
Nortriptyline Hcl
112
Pregabalin
73
Levetiracetam
68
Privigen
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50
61
Baclofen
59
Prednisone
57

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KAREN GARNAAS, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN GARNAAS, MD's 2,693 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN GARNAAS, MD's specialty?
KAREN GARNAAS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in REDDING, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does KAREN GARNAAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN GARNAAS, MD wrote 2,693 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.3M in drug costs for 531 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN GARNAAS, MD located?
KAREN GARNAAS, MD is located at 2420 SONOMA ST, REDDING, CA, 96001. Phone: (530) 999-2533.
What is KAREN GARNAAS, MD's NPI number?
KAREN GARNAAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124046776, issued on 07/18/2006.
Does KAREN GARNAAS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN GARNAAS, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN GARNAAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN GARNAAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Duloxetine Hcl, Gabapentin, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN GARNAAS, MD accept Medicare?
KAREN GARNAAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,693 Part D claims and 531 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN GARNAAS, MD's credentials?
KAREN GARNAAS, MD's NPI is 1124046776 with credentials MD. 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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