Provider Profile
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Carmen Craven
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Palo Alto, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Carmen cared for 127 Medicare patients across 527 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 853-2943
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Allergy & skin
- Hives
Blood disorders
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone & joint
- Osteoporosis
Dermatology
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Eye conditions
Heart health
- High cholesterol
Hormones & endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Infections
- COVID-19
- Ear infection
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Men's health
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic & weight
- Obesity
Nerve & joint
- Carpal tunnel
Nerve & spine
- Sciatica
Neurological
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Lower back pain
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
Pain & spine
- Neck pain
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Poison Ivy
Sleep
- Insomnia
Urinary health
- Overactive bladder
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Heavy periods
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
- EKG
Hormones & endocrine
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Injections
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
Neurological care
- Concussion evaluation
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Respiratory care
Screenings
- TB test
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Tick Removal
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Well-woman exam
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
527 services · 127 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
70 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
386 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7324 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Palo Alto 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN's specialty?
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN is a nurse practitioner in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN?
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN is listed at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN?
The number on file is (650) 853-2943. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN's NPI number?
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN's National Provider Identifier is 1316462310. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN's education?
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN attended Other, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN been practicing?
Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carmen Craven, MSN, APRN. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.