Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Peterson, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Pasadena, CA

  • NPI 1518970235
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
960 E Green St Ste 208
Pasadena, CA 911062401
(424) 314-0196
Additional location
1100 9Th Ave
Seattle, WA 981012756
(206) 223-6600
Additional location
600 Broadway Ste 200
Seattle, WA 981225373
(206) 215-1770
fax (206) 215-1771
Mailing address
4140 W 190Th St
Torrance, CA 905045513

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2023
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A53128 · Washington #MD00036232
Medicaid
WA #8230948

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518970235. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
96
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,268
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 33 27 $100
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 29 27 $150
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 21 21 $143
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$372
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $152.50
Baxter Healthcare 1 $146.46
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $58.10
AXOGEN 1 $14.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$372

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
44
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$583
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 17 0 $81
Omeprazole Generic 14 0 $133
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 13 0 $369

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Peterson's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Peterson practices Otolaryngology Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Peterson practice?
Dr. Karen Peterson practices at 960 E Green St Ste 208, Pasadena, CA 911062401. Office phone: 4243140196.
What is Dr. Karen Peterson's NPI?
Dr. Karen Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518970235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Peterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Peterson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Peterson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.