Provider Profile
Karen L. Guardado, FNP-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karen Guardado
Karen L. Guardado, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 125 services to 61 patients. The services billed most often include instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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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
- (323) 865-3700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1516 SAN PABLO ST # 3500
Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
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
Hormones & endocrine
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
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
Occupational health
Pain management
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Respiratory care
Screenings
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
125 services · 61 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
71 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
38 | 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 |
16 | 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 3
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karen L. Guardado?
Karen L. Guardado is a nurse practitioner in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Karen L. Guardado's address?
Karen L. Guardado is listed at 1516 San Pablo St # 3500, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karen L. Guardado?
The number on file is (323) 865-3700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen L. Guardado?
Karen L. Guardado's National Provider Identifier is 1316635667. 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
Where did Karen L. Guardado train?
Karen L. Guardado attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen L. Guardado have?
Karen L. Guardado has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karen L. Guardado perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen L. Guardado performs procedures including instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen L. Guardado's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen L. Guardado. 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.