Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karolyn Grafel, P.A.

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Golden, CO

  • NPI 1609112515
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
660 Golden Ridge RD Ste 250
Golden, CO 804019541
(303) 233-1223
Additional location
9 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 450
Columbia, SC 292036859
(803) 434-8800
fax (803) 434-8802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Colorado #4953 · North Carolina #0010-03961 · South Carolina #2486 · North Carolina #0010 03961
Medicaid
SC #2746PA

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609112515. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,884
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,284
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 824 65 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 200 148 $77
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 126 76 $36
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 126 77 $7
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 99 60 $38
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 83 65 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 67 63 $108
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 61 47 $33
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 59 34 $54
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 56 34 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in Golden Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$28
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. 1 $28.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
237
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$1,043
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 83 76 $388
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 58 47 $296
Meloxicam Generic 39 24 $121
Tramadol Hcl Generic 38 33 $72
Gabapentin Generic 19 0 $166

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karolyn Grafel's medical specialty?
Dr. Karolyn Grafel practices Physician Assistant in Golden, CO.
Where does Dr. Karolyn Grafel practice?
Dr. Karolyn Grafel practices at 660 Golden Ridge RD Ste 250, Golden, CO 804019541. Office phone: 3032331223.
What is Dr. Karolyn Grafel's NPI?
Dr. Karolyn Grafel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609112515, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karolyn Grafel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karolyn Grafel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karolyn Grafel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.