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Pathology

Karen S. Thompson, MD

Works at hospitals in Honolulu, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Dr. Karen S. Thompson, MD is a pathologist at 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 974-6898. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen S. Thompson had 15 Original Medicare patients and 48 services. NPI 1083799670. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (808) 974‑6898
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
  • Group practice: Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen S. Thompson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen S. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. Thompson 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 S. Thompson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 48 services for Karen S. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen S. Thompson's NPI number?
1083799670. 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 S. Thompson, 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 patients15
Services billed to Medicare48
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

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 cholesterol75%

Hospitals where Karen S. Thompson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen S. Thompson 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen S. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Hilo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hilo, HI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pan Pacific Pathologists LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083799670
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians