Karin Baughman, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Karin Baughman is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Joplin, MO with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karin Baughman, PMHNP has practiced nursing for 38+ years, working in group practice. A University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine graduate since 1988, she brings 38+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, hypertension, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3901 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804-3312
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
283
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,611
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.73M
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.0k received from industry
11 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 Karin Baughman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
530 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804-3926
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Karin Baughman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karin Baughman for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, depression management — no travel to Joplin 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 Karin Baughman
NPI records show Dr. Baughman as active with telehealth listed in Joplin, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (417) 347-7600.
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 Karin Baughman
Practice Location
3901 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804-3312
Mailing Address
530 E 34th St, Joplin, MO 64804-3926
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