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JANET KARANJA MD
NPI 1861020604
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Towson, MD

Active since March 28, 2020PECOS Enrolled
6501 N CHARLES ST, TOWSON, MD 21204(443) 377-5273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2025, Mar 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Janet Karanja Md NPPES

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

JANET KARANJA MD (NPI 1861020604) is an individual psychiatry provider in Towson, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0093587) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861020604
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJANET KARANJACredential: MD
Location Address6501 N CHARLES STTowson, MD 21204-6819
Mailing Address849 Fairmount Ave Fl 5Towson, MD 21286-2624 · (443) 377-5273
Phone(443) 377-5273
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1861020604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0093587
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6501 N CHARLES ST, Towson, MD 21204
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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 (PECOS)

Janet Karanja Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21204 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
$183.44 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $45.86 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

MISS VICTORIA DIANE WANK CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-4411
KAMIYLAH LAWSON
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-3000
MRS. ASHLEY ANN LESTER PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-3000
DR. RICHARD JOSPH LOEWENSTEIN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-5075
MICHAEL J PRIESTER PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-3000
DR. SARA ANN MIX
Psychologist (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Baltimore County (443) 881-2028
CAROLINE J COHEN LCSW-C
Social Worker (Clinical)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-3000
DOUGLAS M GARTRELL MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6501 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Baltimore County (410) 938-3000

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 Janet Karanja's NPI number?

The NPI number for Janet Karanja is 1861020604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2020.

Where is Janet Karanja located?

Janet Karanja practices at 6501 N Charles St, Towson, MD 21204. The listed phone number is (443) 377-5273.

What is Janet Karanja's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Janet Karanja enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Janet Karanja is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Janet Karanja accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Janet Karanja 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 Janet Karanja was last updated on March 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.