Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Nelson, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Tacoma, WA

  • NPI 1043352677
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
314 Martin Luther King JR Way, Suite 400
Tacoma, WA 984054250
(253) 627-0666

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2012
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207V00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00034306
Medicaid
WA #1103225

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043352677. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,310
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 12 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Tacoma Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$2,833
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Estradiol (Twice Weekly) (Estradiol) Brand 14 0 $2,312
Progesterone (Progesterone, Micronized) Brand 11 0 $522

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Tacoma, WA.
Where does Dr. Karen Nelson practice?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices at 314 Martin Luther King JR Way, Tacoma, WA 984054250. Office phone: 2536270666.
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Karen Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043352677, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.