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KARIN DARAKANANDA DO
NPI 1659021210
Family Medicine in Lawrence, MA

Active since March 26, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 MERRIMACK ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843(888) 227-3762(978) 557-8705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2025, Apr 7, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Karin Darakananda Do NPPES

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

KARIN DARAKANANDA DO (NPI 1659021210) is an individual family medicine provider in Lawrence, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1023459) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659021210
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKARIN DARAKANANDACredential: DO
Location Address500 MERRIMACK STLawrence, MA 01843-1981
Mailing Address500 Merrimack StLawrence, MA 01843-1981 · (888) 227-3762
Phone(888) 227-3762
Fax(978) 557-8705
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New England, College Of Osteo MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1659021210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1023459
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
500 MERRIMACK ST, Lawrence, MA 01843
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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.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

Karin Darakananda Do 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 ID4284010307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250905003890
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Lawrence General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220010
LocationOne General StreetLawrence, MA 01842 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

North Shore Medical Center -

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220035
Location81 Highland AvenueSalem, MA 01970 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dover, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300018
Location789 Central AveDover, NH 03820 · Strafford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01843 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

BRITTANY THIBAULT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (888) 227-3762
JENNIFER D DURNING N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8880
JANE A. THOMPSON M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 MERRIMACK ST, RIVERWALK
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8700
PETER SARAFAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8800
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8700
SANGEETA S NADKARNI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
500 MERRIMACK ST, RIVERWALK
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8900
TARA LYNN STALEY FNP
Nurse Practitioner
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8800
TIFFANY CLAPP NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843
Essex County (978) 557-8800

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 Karin Darakananda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karin Darakananda is 1659021210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2022.

Where is Karin Darakananda located?

Karin Darakananda practices at 500 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA 01843. The listed phone number is (888) 227-3762.

What is Karin Darakananda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Karin Darakananda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karin Darakananda 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 Karin Darakananda accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karin Darakananda 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 Karin Darakananda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karin Darakananda is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, North Shore Medical Center - and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karin Darakananda was last updated on September 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.