Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Basinger, M.S., L.D.N.

Nutritionist (CMS: Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional) · Silver Spring, MD

  • NPI 1972599314
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3305 N Leisure World Blvd
Silver Spring, MD 209061367
(301) 598-1555
Mailing address
24 Baileys CT
Silver Spring, MD 209061398

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2013
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
133N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #N00032

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972599314. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
81
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,901
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97802 Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes 81 21 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Basinger's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Basinger practices Nutritionist in Silver Spring, MD.
Where does Dr. Karen Basinger practice?
Dr. Karen Basinger practices at 3305 N Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 209061367. Office phone: 3015981555.
What is Dr. Karen Basinger's NPI?
Dr. Karen Basinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972599314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Basinger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Basinger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Basinger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure for nutrition management (HCPCS 97802). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.