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- 915 Tate Blvd Se, Suite170, Hickory, NC 28602
About Karen Gimblet
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner, Karen E. Gimblet, FNP practices in Hickory, NC. Karen graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1997. Karen is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — primary care. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 1,124 services to 697 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total), and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1396997607 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (828) 345-0800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
915 TATE BLVD SE SUITE170
Hickory, NC 28602
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,124 services · 697 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
180 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | Lab test | 80048 |
154 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
138 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Liver function blood test panel | Lab test | 80076 |
128 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
125 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
87 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
84 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
76 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 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 E. Gimblet's specialty?
Karen E. Gimblet is a nurse practitioner in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen E. Gimblet?
Karen E. Gimblet is listed at 915 Tate Blvd Se Suite170, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen E. Gimblet?
The number on file is (828) 345-0800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen E. Gimblet?
Karen E. Gimblet's National Provider Identifier is 1396997607. 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 E. Gimblet's education?
Karen E. Gimblet attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen E. Gimblet have?
Karen E. Gimblet has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen E. Gimblet known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen E. Gimblet 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; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen E. Gimblet's profile verified?
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