2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1972837037 CNS
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KAREN MEEHAN, CNS

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
614
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$4.0K
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KAREN MEEHAN, CNS filed 614 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in CHICAGO, Illinois.

614
Part D claims, 2023
$4.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 MEEHAN, CNS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

614 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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 MEEHAN, CNS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2009

NPI 1972837037

Primary specialty

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,375 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

614 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,088

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

1. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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 MEEHAN, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 926-4173. NPI 1972837037 was issued on 09/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEEHAN 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 614 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $85K in drug spend. 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.

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,375 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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

251 E HURON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1972837037
Specialty Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN MEEHAN, CNS 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.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★☆ 4/5
CHICAGO, IL
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 140088
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL

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 MEEHAN, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.0K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREN MEEHAN, CNS. To verify KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois 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.

614
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,239
Total Day Supply
35,453
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.59
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 26, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN MEEHAN, CNS 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
Warfarin Sodium
65
Spironolactone
47
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
32
Cefazolin Sodium
24
Furosemide
24
Amiodarone Hcl
23
Cephalexin
23
Losartan Potassium
21
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Potassium Chloride
18

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

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How KAREN MEEHAN, CNS fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,375
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's 614 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.

Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's specialty?
KAREN MEEHAN, CNS specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: CNS.
How much does KAREN MEEHAN, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN MEEHAN, CNS wrote 614 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN MEEHAN, CNS located?
KAREN MEEHAN, CNS is located at 251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 926-4173.
What is KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's NPI number?
KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972837037, issued on 09/22/2009.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,375 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN MEEHAN, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Spironolactone, Entresto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN MEEHAN, CNS accept Medicare?
KAREN MEEHAN, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 614 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's credentials?
KAREN MEEHAN, CNS's NPI is 1972837037 with credentials CNS. 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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