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KAREN PETERSON FNP
NPI 1437624459
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Burnsville, NC

Active since October 05, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
56 STARDUST RD UNIT 3, BURNSVILLE, NC 28714(828) 203-8820(855) 576-5013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Oct 5, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karen Peterson Fnp NPPES

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

KAREN PETERSON FNP (NPI 1437624459) is an individual family provider in Burnsville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5011085) and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437624459
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN PETERSONCredential: FNP
Location Address56 STARDUST RD UNIT 3Burnsville, NC 28714-6385
Mailing Address14 Academy StreetBurnsville, NC 28714-2902 · (828) 536-5125 · Fax (828) 536-5112
Phone(828) 203-8820
Fax(855) 576-5013
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1437624459 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5011085
56 STARDUST RD UNIT 3, Burnsville, NC 28714
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Peterson Fnp 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 ID6406191477
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181219001353
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 3

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.
269 services110 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
52 services52 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Spruce Pine, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341329
Location125 Hospital DriveSpruce Pine, NC 28777 · Mitchell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28714 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 2

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

NANCY ADAMS STUMP FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
56 STARDUST RD UNIT 3
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Yancey County (828) 203-8830
PETERSON HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
56 STARDUST RD UNIT 3
BURNSVILLE, NC 28714
Yancey County (828) 284-0166

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 Peterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Peterson is 1437624459. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2018.

Where is Karen Peterson located?

Karen Peterson practices at 56 Stardust Rd Unit 3, Burnsville, NC 28714. The listed phone number is (828) 203-8820.

What is Karen Peterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Karen Peterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Peterson 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 Peterson accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Karen Peterson 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.

Is Karen Peterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Peterson is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Peterson was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.