Karen F. Criminger
Last updated: Jul 8, 2007

Karen F. Criminger

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 23 years
  • Graduation year: 1998
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1801807904

Karen F. Criminger F.N.P.

Family Nurse Practitioner

She is located at 240 Highway 105 Ext Suite 100 in Boone, NC 28607. Can help patients with the following: Acne, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Nausea and Vomiting, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Weight Loss. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801807904. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 264-7311. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Karen F. Criminger, being an family nurse practitioner, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Karen F. Criminger.

  • Acne
  • Allergies
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Common Cold
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Gynecological Exam
  • Headache
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Influenza
  • Insomnia
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Prescription Refill
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Karen F. Criminger

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Karen F. Criminger as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Karen F. Criminger is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Karen F. Criminger is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner .

Bills through: Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

Graduated in 1998

Additional Specialities

  • Nurse Practitioner

Affiliated practices

Appalachian Gastroenterology
870 State Farm Road
Boone, 28607 NC
(828) 264-0029
Primedical Healthcare PA
240 Highway 105 Extension
Boone, 28607 NC
(828) 264-7311

Affiliated hospitals

WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
336 DEERFIELD ROAD
BOONE, 28607 NC
(828) 263-1211
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, 28646 NC
(828) 737-7000

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Questions & Answers

Does Karen F. Criminger accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?

Yes, Karen F. Criminger is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Karen F. Criminger affiliation with hospitals?

Karen F. Criminger is affiliated with WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Karen F. Criminger?

Karen F. Criminger's office is located at 240 Highway 105 Ext Suite 100 in Boone, NC 28607.

What conditions does Karen F. Criminger treat?

Karen F. Criminger provides treatment for Acne, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Nausea and Vomiting, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Weight Loss. For the full list see this list.

Does Karen F. Criminger have affiliation with practices?

Karen F. Criminger is affiliated with Appalachian Gastroenterology. For the full list of practices see this list.