DR. KAREN EGU PSYD
NPI 1770953143
Psychologist - Clinical in Monterey, CA

Active since September 29, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84/100
CMS Quality Rating
23625 HOLMAN HWY, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 624-5311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2022, Aug 24, 2021, Jun 27, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Karen Egu Psyd NPPES

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

DR. KAREN EGU PSYD (NPI 1770953143) is an individual clinical provider in Monterey, California, licensed in California (32080) and active in the NPI registry since September 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770953143
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN EGUCredential: PSYD
Location Address23625 HOLMAN HWYMonterey, CA 93940-5902
Mailing Address173 N Morrison Ave Ste DSan Jose, CA 95126-2712 · (669) 295-8226
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2022
✔ NPI 1770953143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 32080
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
23625 HOLMAN HWY, Monterey, CA 93940

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen Egu Psyd 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 ID9739508466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200930001434
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Egu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
23625 HOLMAN HWY
Monterey, CA 93940
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 245 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
710 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY
Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
333 CORPORATE DR STE 260
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
165 services15 patients
Group psychotherapy 90853
Group psychotherapy involves individuals discussing their issues in a group setting, led by a professional therapist. It provides a supportive environment where members can learn from each other's experiences, gain different perspectives, and develop new ways to handle challenges.
146 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93940 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
$184.30 typical visit price
range $61.69 – $184.30
Typical copayment $46.07 (range $15.42 – $46.07)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$108.04 typical visit price
range $20.34 – $151.02
Typical copayment $27.01 (range $5.08 – $37.75)
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.

84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.06
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.61

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.

Anesthesiology
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Emergency Medicine
23625 HOLMAN HWY, CHOMP EMERGENCY SERVICES
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Dietitian, Registered
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Pharmacist
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Emergency Medicine
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Internal Medicine
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940
Anesthesiology
23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA 93940

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 Egu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Egu is 1770953143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2015.

Where is Karen Egu located?

Karen Egu practices at 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 624-5311.

What is Karen Egu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Karen Egu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Egu 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 organizations bill Medicare for Karen Egu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Egu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula (Monterey, CA), Permanente Medical Group Inc (Santa Clara, CA) and (Ladera Ranch, CA). Each 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 Egu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Egu was last updated on May 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.