Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Tsai, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Duarte, CA

  • NPI 1265973416
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Duarte RD
Duarte, CA 910103012
(626) 256-4673
Mailing address
Po Box 512185
Los Angeles, CA 900510185

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RE0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A157548

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265973416. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,274
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$132,918
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 617 131 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 240 175 $102
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 133 83 $115
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99 95 $137
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 91 91 $140
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 36 31 $151
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 30 30 $166
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 13 $165
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 12 12 $190

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Duarte Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$115
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $53.39
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $32.20
Dexcom, INC. 1 $29.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$115

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
863
Patients
322
Total drug cost
$391,910
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 180 73 $3,977
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 119 48 $3,780
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 104 21 $145,980
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 63 14 $99,628
Metformin Hcl Generic 58 22 $1,245
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 49 27 $1,165
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 45 23 $1,644
Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) Brand 38 12 $38,376
Nano 2Nd Gen Pen Needle (Pen Needle, Diabetic) Brand 32 19 $4,186
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 31 14 $174

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Tsai's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Tsai practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Duarte, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Tsai practice?
Dr. Karen Tsai practices at 1500 Duarte RD, Duarte, CA 910103012. Office phone: 6262564673.
What is Dr. Karen Tsai's NPI?
Dr. Karen Tsai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265973416, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Tsai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Tsai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Tsai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.