Quick answers
- Does Karen Fritchie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Fritchie accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karen Fritchie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 500 Original Medicare patients and 1,251 services for Karen Fritchie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Fritchie's NPI number?
- 1063625275. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karen Fritchie, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 500 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,251 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)225 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)207 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)202 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)164 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)81 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis68%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Karen Fritchie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Fritchie at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
- Cleveland Clinic Avon HospitalAvon, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360364
- Hillcrest HospitalMayfield Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360230
- Marymount HospitalGarfield Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360143
- Medina HospitalMedina, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360091
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Fritchie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195 (216) 444‑8530
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Fritchie as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063625275 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians