Physician Profile
Karen Coward, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Coward
Karen Coward, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tarboro, NC specializing in family practice. Karen trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1989. Karen is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 2,548 Medicare patients across 3,910 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. This provider record is associated with NPI 1396715496.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (252) 823-2105
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 CLINIC DR
Tarboro, NC 27886
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,910 services · 2,548 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
395 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
199 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im | Treatment | 91320 |
107 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
107 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
104 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
16 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
576 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
399 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Karen Coward's specialty?
Karen Coward is a family practice in Tarboro, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen Coward?
Karen Coward is listed at 101 Clinic Dr, Tarboro, NC 27886. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen Coward?
The number on file is (252) 823-2105. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Karen Coward's NPI number?
Karen Coward's National Provider Identifier is 1396715496. 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 Karen Coward's education?
Karen Coward attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Karen Coward been practicing?
Karen Coward has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen Coward known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen Coward performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Karen Coward confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen Coward. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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