Steven Franklin Karner, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Steven Franklin Karner is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charlotte, NC with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Steven Franklin Karner, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 36+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 678dNPPES updated 2024-07-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
15110 John J Delaney Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28277-3544
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.36/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
352
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
559
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,124
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.17M
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.
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 (+2%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$640 received from industry
9 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 Steven Franklin Karner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 23, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Steven Franklin Karner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Franklin Karner for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlotte 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 Steven Franklin Karner
Dr. Karner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlotte, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 377-9323.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven Franklin Karner
Practice Location
15110 John J Delaney Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28277-3544
Mailing Address
Po Box 19305, Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
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