MS. KAREN MARY SMEAD CNS,DNP
NPI 1255761821
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Minneapolis, MN

Active since November 19, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
920 E 28TH ST STE 460, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407(612) 863-7501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2025, Nov 10, 2020, Dec 12, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ms. Karen Mary Smead Cns,dnp NPPES

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

MS. KAREN MARY SMEAD CNS,DNP (NPI 1255761821) is an individual clinical nurse specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (295) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255761821
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy364S00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAREN MARY SMEADCredential: CNS,DNP
Location Address920 E 28TH ST STE 460Minneapolis, MN 55407-1286
Mailing Address2925 Chicago AveMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321 · (612) 262-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2025
NPI 1255761821 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyClinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code364S00000X
License Licensed in MN · 295
Definition
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Adult HealthTaxonomy 364SA2200X · License R0988436 (MN)
920 E 28TH ST STE 460, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Karen Mary Smead Cns,dnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143457994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131226000884
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
18 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55407 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.31

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

Surgery
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Family Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Physical Therapist
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Surgery
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Physician Assistant
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Physician Assistant
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Surgery
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Physician Assistant
920 E 28TH ST STE 460
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407

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 Smead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Smead is 1255761821. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2013.

Where is Karen Smead located?

Karen Smead practices at 920 E 28th St Ste 460, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The listed phone number is (612) 863-7501.

What is Karen Smead's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Nurse Specialist with taxonomy code 364S00000X.

Is Karen Smead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Smead is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Smead accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list Karen Smead as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Smead was last updated on May 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.