2026 NPPES data Audiologist NPI 1932357290 AU.D.
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KAREN WELLS, AU.D.

Audiologist in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

KAREN WELLS, AU.D. is a Audiologist in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about KAREN WELLS, AU.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/28/2008

NPI 1932357290

Primary specialty

Audiologist

Mid-sized

20,422 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Audiologist compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Audiologist share within Kentucky

1. Audiologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Audiologist share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Audiologist) — 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 WELLS, AU.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Audiologist provider holding AU.D. credentials at 9045 CHARLESTON WAY, SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065, with a listed phone of (502) 633-4009. NPI 1932357290 was issued on 08/28/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLS 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Audiologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Audiologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 20,422 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 500 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

9045 CHARLESTON WAY
SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065

Provider Details

NPI 1932357290
Specialty Audiologist
Credentials AU.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/28/2008

Audiologist Overview

How KAREN WELLS, AU.D. fits within the Audiologist landscape nationally.

20,422
Audiologist Providers in US
56
States with Audiologist
500
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Audiologist Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Audiologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN WELLS, AU.D.'s specialty?
KAREN WELLS, AU.D. specializes in Audiologist and practices in SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: AU.D..
Where is KAREN WELLS, AU.D. located?
KAREN WELLS, AU.D. is located at 9045 CHARLESTON WAY, SHELBYVILLE, KY, 40065. Phone: (502) 633-4009.
What is KAREN WELLS, AU.D.'s NPI number?
KAREN WELLS, AU.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932357290, issued on 08/28/2008.
How many Audiologist providers are there in the US?
There are 20,422 Audiologist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Audiologist provider writes 500 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KAREN WELLS, AU.D. accept Medicare?
KAREN WELLS, AU.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN WELLS, AU.D.'s credentials?
KAREN WELLS, AU.D.'s NPI is 1932357290 with credentials AU.D.. 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.
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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