Provider Profile
Karen D. Patterson, DNP, AGPCNP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patterson
Karen D. Patterson, DNP, AGPCNP is a nurse practitioner — gerontology based in Southern Pines, NC. Karen is also listed as specializing in nurse practitioner — primary care. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 3,301 Medicare patients across 5,011 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, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and phosphate level.
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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
- (910) 246-4140
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 PAVILION WAY
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Back & Spine
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
Bladder & Urinary
- Enlarged prostate
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
Breathing & Lungs
- Shortness of breath
Digestive & Gut
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Diabetes
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Joints & Bones
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
Kidney & Urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
Lung & Respiratory
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- COPD
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
Pain
- Chronic pain
Sensory
- Hearing loss
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Brain & Memory
- Cognitive and memory screening
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Preventive Care
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Chronic disease management
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
Vaccines & Prevention
- Pneumonia shot
Wound Care
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Skin Tear Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,011 services · 3,301 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
477 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
55 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
504 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Phosphate level | Lab test | 84100 |
423 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
423 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | Lab test | 85027 |
422 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Bilirubin level, direct | Lab test | 82248 |
422 | Too few peers to compare |
| 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 |
224 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
211 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
203 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
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.
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2021 at Other 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 kind of doctor is Karen D. Patterson, DNP?
Karen D. Patterson, DNP is a nurse practitioner in Southern Pines, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
What is Karen D. Patterson, DNP's address?
Karen D. Patterson, DNP is listed at 200 Pavilion Way, Southern Pines, NC 28387. 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 D. Patterson, DNP?
The number on file is (910) 246-4140. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Karen D. Patterson, DNP's NPI number?
Karen D. Patterson, DNP's National Provider Identifier is 1528634300. 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 D. Patterson, DNP train?
Karen D. Patterson, DNP attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Karen D. Patterson, DNP been practicing?
Karen D. Patterson, DNP has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karen D. Patterson, DNP perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen D. Patterson, DNP performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Karen D. Patterson, DNP confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen D. Patterson, DNP. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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