Karen Tinder, NP
Karen Tinder is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Walnut Creek, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Tinder, NP has been part of the Walnut Creek medical community since 2014 in group practice. With 28+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Walnut Creek area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 467dNPPES updated 2025-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
386
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
432
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,092
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.5k received from industry
116 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Karen Tinder's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 19050F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Karen Tinder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Tinder for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Walnut Creek 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 Tinder
NPI records show Dr. Tinder as active with telehealth listed in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 945-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Tinder
Practice Location
2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
Mailing Address
2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512
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