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KAREN M HIXSON APRN-CNP
NPI 1447610258
Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH

Active since March 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-9600(614) 366-1215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Karen M Hixson Aprn-cnp NPPES

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

KAREN M HIXSON APRN-CNP (NPI 1447610258) is an individual nurse practitioner in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CNP.18377) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447610258
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN M HIXSONCredential: APRN-CNP
Location Address1670 UPHAM DR FL 3Columbus, OH 43210-1250
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-9600 · Fax (614) 366-1215
Phone(614) 293-9600
Fax(614) 366-1215
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1447610258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · APRN.CNP.18377
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License APRN.CNP.18377 (OH)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3, Columbus, OH 43210
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen M Hixson Aprn-cnp 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 ID2668761164
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160524000561
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 Hixson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Osu Psychiatry, LLC
Same address
Clinical Child & Adolescent
1670 UPHAM DR, SUITE 140
Columbus, OH 43210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194773317 (614) 293-9600

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 43210 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

95.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality76.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JESSICA LEE BELSER APRNCNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
DR. ARIELLE ERED PHD
Psychologist
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
NINA VANESSA KRAGULJAC MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
ANNE CATHRYN HOLMES PHD
Psychologist
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
JAY FOURNIER PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
DANIELLE TRIMNER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
MEERA MENON M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600
KATHERINE B. BROWNLOWE MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1670 UPHAM DR FL 3
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600

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 Hixson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Hixson is 1447610258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2016.

Where is Karen Hixson located?

Karen Hixson practices at 1670 Upham Dr Fl 3, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-9600.

What is Karen Hixson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Karen Hixson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Hixson 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Hixson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Hixson reassigns Medicare benefits to Osu Psychiatry, LLC (Columbus, OH). 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 Hixson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Hixson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Karen Hixson 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 Hixson was last updated on May 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.