KAREN E PAPEZ MD
NPI 1881700292
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Karen Papez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Papez is 1881700292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Q: What is Karen Papez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Papez was last updated on July 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2545 E THOMAS RD, SUITE 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 903-1532(602) 956-0567 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2020, Jun 26, 2018, Feb 12, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Karen E Papez Md NPPES

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

KAREN E PAPEZ MD (NPI 1881700292) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (37068) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881700292

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X

Provider Legal NameKAREN E PAPEZCredential: MD

Location Address2545 E THOMAS RD, SUITE 110Phoenix, AZ 85016-7941

Mailing Address6622 N 91st Ave, Ste 220Glendale, AZ 85305-2569 · (602) 759-6883 · Fax (602) 224-3358

Phone(602) 903-1532

Fax(602) 956-0567

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2020

✔ NPI 1881700292 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080P0210X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 37068✔ Licensed in MI · 4301081980

Definition

A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 4301081980 (MI), 37068 (AZ)

2545 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid240160AZ

Other37068AZ · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen E Papez Md 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 ID3072513613

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070817000109

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

5 suppliers38 claims2,731 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers20 claims2,334 services$0.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers22 claims22 services$15.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

5 suppliers50 claims52 services$11.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. VALENTIN ZAHARIA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

2545 E THOMAS RD, STE 120
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Maricopa County (602) 419-3378

DR. IBRAHIM QAQISH M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

2545 E THOMAS RD, SUITE 120
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Maricopa County (602) 419-3378

DR. STEPHANIE SZU-KAI HSIEH M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)

2545 E THOMAS RD, STE 110
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Maricopa County (602) 309-1532

PHOENIX PEDIATRIC DIALYSIS CENTER LLC

Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)

2545 E THOMAS RD, SUITE 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Maricopa County (602) 957-1648

DR. EDGARDO LAUREL M.D.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

2545 E THOMAS RD, SUITE 120
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Maricopa County (602) 419-3637

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 Papez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Papez is 1881700292. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Karen Papez located?

Karen Papez practices at 2545 E Thomas Rd Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 903-1532.

What is Karen Papez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Karen Papez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Papez 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 Karen Papez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Karen Papez 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 Papez was last updated on July 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.