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Karen Biggerstaff Patterson, MA, ED.S

Mental Health Counselor in Spindale, NC · enumerated 2011.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1801175732

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karen Biggerstaff Patterson
Credential MA, ED.S
Sex Female
Practice address Spindale, NC, 28160
Enumeration date Aug 9, 2011
Last updated in NPPES Aug 9, 2011

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

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101YM0800X Mental Health Counselor Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers Primary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Karen Patterson?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karen Patterson is 1801175732, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karen Patterson practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Spindale, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-08-09.