Karen Annette Caffey, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Karen Annette Caffey is a Physician Assistant based in Concord, NC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(888) 849-7379Concord, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 35 years in medical, Karen Annette Caffey, PA-C is a long-established physician assistant in Concord. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 35 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 928 Physician Assistant providers in NCSee all Physician Assistant in Concord35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 169dNPPES updated 2025-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Cabarrus Ave E, Concord, NC 28025-3699

Fax: (855) 857-7333
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.47%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)

2.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.9%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

129

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

309

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

15,037

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.02M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
74%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+36%)70%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+36%)68%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
66%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.64 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 4, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Virtual Medical Care With Karen Annette Caffey

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Annette Caffey for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Concord required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Karen Annette Caffey

NPI records show Dr. Caffey as active with telehealth listed in Concord, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 849-7379.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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