Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi, APRN,BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Geropsychiatric Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · South Hadley, MA

  • NPI 1861582173
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
53 Woodbridge St
South Hadley, MA 010751138
(413) 536-6306

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #165091

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861582173. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
318
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$30,493
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 262 63 $90
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 31 31 $171
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 25 18 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in South Hadley Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
857
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$23,853
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mirtazapine Generic 141 35 $2,680
Sertraline Hcl Generic 133 24 $1,333
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 80 14 $2,498
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 78 14 $1,325
Trazodone Hcl Generic 66 19 $1,380
Gabapentin Generic 64 0 $586
Bupropion Hcl SR (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 42 0 $1,672
Aripiprazole Generic 39 0 $8,656
Olanzapine Generic 37 0 $578
Lamotrigine Generic 35 0 $828

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in South Hadley, MA.
Where does Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi practice?
Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi practices at 53 Woodbridge St, South Hadley, MA 010751138. Office phone: 4135366306.
What is Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi's NPI?
Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861582173, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Sander-Buscemi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.