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KAREN M VAZ MD
NPI 1144800368
Pediatrics in Fort Worth, TX

Active since April 12, 2021PECOS Enrolled
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR, FORT WORTH, TX 76244(817) 347-2600(817) 347-2670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Apr 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Karen M Vaz Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KAREN M VAZ MD (NPI 1144800368) is an individual pediatrics provider in Fort Worth, Texas, licensed in Texas (W8458) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144800368
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN M VAZCredential: MD
Location Address10601 N RIVERSIDE DRFort Worth, TX 76244-2118
Mailing AddressPo Box 99213Fort Worth, TX 76199-0213 · (682) 885-1860 · Fax (682) 885-1396
Fax(817) 347-2670
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1144800368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W8458
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR, Fort Worth, TX 76244

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karen M Vaz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Vaz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
5131 E SOUTHERN AVE
Mesa, AZ 85206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoenix Children's Hospital
  • 1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76244 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.20 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $21.80 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.68 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
KELLER, TX 76244
Physician Assistant
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
KELLER, TX 76244
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76244
Pediatrics
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76244
Psychologist (Counseling)
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
KELLER, TX 76244
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
FT WORTH, TX 76244
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76244
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
10601 N RIVERSIDE DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76244

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Vaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Vaz is 1144800368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2021.

Where is Karen Vaz located?

Karen Vaz practices at 10601 N Riverside Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76244. The listed phone number is (817) 347-2600.

What is Karen Vaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Karen Vaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Vaz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Vaz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Vaz reassigns Medicare benefits to Phoenix Children's Medical Group (Mesa, AZ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Vaz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Vaz was last updated on October 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.