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KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C

Registered Nurse First Assistant in ABINGTON, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 262 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse First Assistant avg: 419
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4311/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C is a Registered Nurse First Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ABINGTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 262 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4311/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4311 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,562 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2006

NPI 1215018924

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Niche

2,649 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,562 273% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 419

MIPS final score

89.4311/100 6.331100000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Registered Nurse First Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Registered Nurse First Assistant share within Massachusetts

1. Registered Nurse First Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse First Assistant share within Massachusetts

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse First Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.4311/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse First Assistant) — 89.4311/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.4%
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse First Assistant) — 89.4311/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C is a Registered Nurse First Assistant provider practicing in ABINGTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP-C. NPI: 1215018924. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse First Assistant provider holding NP-C credentials at 536 WASHINGTON ST, ABINGTON, MA, 02351, with a listed phone of (781) 871-3773. NPI 1215018924 was issued on 10/18/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LEWANDOWSKI 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 1,562 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 262 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $126K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.4311/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.4159, Cost 72.6876), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Registered Nurse First Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,649 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 419 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

536 WASHINGTON ST
ABINGTON, MA 02351

Provider Details

NPI 1215018924
Specialty Registered Nurse First Assistant
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/18/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.4311
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.4159
Quality
72.6876
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C. To verify KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,562 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.

1,562
Total Claims
$126K
Total Drug Cost
262
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,609
Total Day Supply
42,295
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
1,046 (67.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.06
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 111, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 49, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
306
Oxycodone Hcl
190
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
160
Gabapentin
102
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
82
Tramadol Hcl
67
Buprenorphine
56
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
51
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
49
Duloxetine Hcl
35

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

Registered Nurse First Assistant Overview

How KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C fits within the Registered Nurse First Assistant landscape nationally.

2,649
Registered Nurse First Assistant Providers in US
50
States with Registered Nurse First Assistant
419
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's 1,562 claims are above the specialty average of 419.

Nearby Registered Nurse First Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Registered Nurse First Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's specialty?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C specializes in Registered Nurse First Assistant and practices in ABINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C wrote 1,562 Medicare Part D claims totaling $126K in drug costs for 262 beneficiaries.
What is KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4311/100 (Quality: 75.4159, Cost: 72.6876). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C located?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C is located at 536 WASHINGTON ST, ABINGTON, MA, 02351. Phone: (781) 871-3773.
What is KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's NPI number?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215018924, issued on 10/18/2006.
Does KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
Does KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C had 1,046 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 67.0%.
How many Registered Nurse First Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 2,649 Registered Nurse First Assistant providers across 50 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse First Assistant provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C accept Medicare?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,562 Part D claims and 262 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's credentials?
KAREN LEWANDOWSKI, NP-C's NPI is 1215018924 with credentials NP-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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