Quick answers
- Does Karina N. Owens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karina N. Owens accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karina N. Owens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 2,249 services for Karina N. Owens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karina N. Owens's NPI number?
- 1972267177. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karina N. Owens, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,249 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)744 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)420 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)248 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)197 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)99 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Karina N. Owens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karina N. Owens at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450237
- Medina Regional HospitalHondo, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451330
Practice locations
Addresses where Karina N. Owens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 Houston StCastroville, TX 78009 (830) 538‑3550
- 3040 E Main St, Suite ZUvalde, TX 78801 (830) 900‑7048
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karina N. Owens as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alsatian Care Enterprises LLC7 clinicians in the group
- Alsatian Care Enterprises Medical Professionals, PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Castroville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Castroville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alsatian Care Enterprises LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972267177 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians