NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1568408433 APRN
Verify on CMS → Karen Pawelek, APRN
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in Hartford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 29,811 in Adult Health 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
816
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.3/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Karen Pawelek, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 816 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 93.3/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 816
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- ≥69th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Karen Pawelek, APRN
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1568408433), first enumerated 06/21/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 816 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.3/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1568408433 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1568408433
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 30K Adult Health
- MIPS-ABOVE 93.3/100
- RX-LIGHT 816
- BOOK-LIGHT 561 in Connecticut
- PHOTO-FINISH Lauren Einfrank · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Anne Feaster · l…
Anne Feaster
93.2 MIPS pts
- Pawelek · this p…
Pawelek · this provider
93.3 MIPS pts
- Lauren Einfrank …
Lauren Einfrank
93.3 MIPS pts
- Julie Traupman ·…
Julie Traupman
93.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Karen Pawelek, APRN's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Karen Pawelek, APRN sits
This provider among adult health nurse practitioner peers
Across the 4,201 adult health nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Karen Pawelek, APRN writes more Part D claims than 66% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 72% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one adult health nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Karen Pawelek, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Karen Pawelek, APRN?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
816 37% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.3/100 9.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Karen Pawelek, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1568408433 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.2757
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Karen Pawelek, APRN 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.
Cornell Scott Hill Health Corporation
New Haven, CT
Northeast Medical Group Inc
Bridgeport, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Karen Pawelek, APRN - brand share 15.0%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 816 2024 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 2024.
816
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 899.567
- Total Day Supply
- 19,894
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $39K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 91
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.32
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 87, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karen Pawelek, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
79 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
53 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
38 claims
- Prednisone 31
Prednisone
31 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 25
Doxycycline Hyclate
25 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 24
Amlodipine Besylate
24 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 23
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
23 claims
- Famotidine 22
Famotidine
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 79 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 53 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 38 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 23 |
| Famotidine | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 21 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Karen Pawelek, APRN fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
29,811
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,291
Avg Claims per Provider
Karen Pawelek, APRN's 816 claims are below the specialty average of 1,291.
Nationwide Adult Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pawelek, both outside Connecticut so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (93.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pawelek.
One of 561 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Connecticut, 5 are shown here.
Nanette Alexander
APRN
Glastonbury, CT
Dina Almeida-McGlotten
APRN
Southington, CT
Mary Ellen Amerighi
APRN
Ridgefield, CT
Elizabeth Anderson
A.P.R.N.
Hartford, CT
Faith Andrews
APRN
Woodbury, CT
Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karen Pawelek, APRN's specialty? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Karen Pawelek, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Karen Pawelek, APRN wrote 816 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
What is Karen Pawelek, APRN's Medicare quality score? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.3/100 (Quality: 81.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Karen Pawelek, APRN located? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN is located at 200 RETREAT AVE, Hartford, CT, 06106. Phone: (860) 545-7596.
What is Karen Pawelek, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568408433, issued on 06/21/2006.
Does Karen Pawelek, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $39K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 29,811 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,291 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karen Pawelek, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Karen Pawelek, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Hydroxyzine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karen Pawelek, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 816 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karen Pawelek, APRN's credentials? ▼
Karen Pawelek, APRN's NPI is 1568408433 with credentials APRN. 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 (2024). 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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