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KAREN ASKREN KAREN ASKREN, PA-C
NPI 1922180835
Physician Assistant in Dinuba, CA

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
250 W EL MONTE WAY, DINUBA, CA 93618(559) 595-9890(559) 595-9398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karen Askren Karen Askren, Pa-c NPPES

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

KAREN ASKREN KAREN ASKREN, PA-C (NPI 1922180835) is an individual physician assistant in Dinuba, California, licensed in Washington (PA61367893) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and maintains a secondary practice location in Everett.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922180835
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN ASKRENCredential: KAREN ASKREN, PA-C
Location Address250 W EL MONTE WAYDinuba, CA 93618-1554
Mailing Address12800 Bothell Everett HwyEverett, WA 98208-6642 · (425) 316-5130 · Fax (425) 316-5131
Phone(559) 595-9890
Fax(559) 595-9398
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1922180835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · PA61367893✔ Licensed in CA · 12065
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
250 W EL MONTE WAY, Dinuba, CA 93618
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112800 Bothell Everett HwyEverett, WA 98208-6642 · Phone (425) 316-5130 · Fax (425) 316-5131

Accepted Insurance

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

Karen Askren Karen Askren, Pa-c 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 ID4587967096
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240429000000
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

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.

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.
40 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500014
Location1321 Colby AvenueEverett, WA 98201 · Snohomish County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93618 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
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers33 claims69 services$5.75 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

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

REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
250 W EL MONTE WAY
DINUBA, CA 93618
Tulare County (559) 595-9890

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 Askren's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Askren is 1922180835. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Karen Askren located?

Karen Askren practices at 250 W El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618. The listed phone number is (559) 595-9890.

What is Karen Askren's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Karen Askren enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Askren 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 Askren accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Karen Askren 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 Karen Askren affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Askren is affiliated with Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Askren was last updated on December 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.