KAREN TAFT RPA
NPI 1528070596
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Albany, NY

Q: What is Karen Taft's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Taft is 1528070596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006. The provider is also known as Karen Griffin.

Q: What is Karen Taft's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Taft was last updated on April 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since August 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

70.44/100

CMS Quality Rating

121 EVERETT RD, ALBANY, NY 12205(518) 489-2663 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Karen Taft Rpa NPPES

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

KAREN TAFT RPA (NPI 1528070596) is an individual surgical provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (011351) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Amsterdam, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528070596

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X

Provider Legal NameKAREN TAFTCredential: RPA

Location Address121 EVERETT RDAlbany, NY 12205-1474

Mailing Address121 Everett RdAlbany, NY 12205-1474 · (518) 489-2663

Phone(518) 489-2663

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 2026

NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1528070596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363AS0400X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 011351

121 EVERETT RD, Albany, NY 12205

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Griffin

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15010 State Highway 30, Suite 205Amsterdam, NY 12010-7532 · Phone (518) 842-2663 · Fax (518) 842-4861

Other Identifiers 4

Other000412402001NY · Bs Neny

OtherJ400073679NY · Medicare

Other390561NY · Mvp

Medicaid01558158NY

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

Karen Taft Rpa 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 ID244231702

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070125000383

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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

644 services72 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

117 services70 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

87 services70 patients

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.

71 services47 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

36 services36 patients

X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 73560

An X-ray of the knee with 1-2 views is a quick, painless test that produces images of the knee bones. It helps identify fractures, infections, or changes in the knee joint. During the procedure, you'll be asked to stay still while the X-ray machine captures the images.

31 services24 patients

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.

70.44/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

61.86

Improvement Activities

Cost

35.67

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.

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