Quick answers
- Does Karen M. Long accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. Long 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 M. Long see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Karen M. Long. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen M. Long's NPI number?
- 1134146137. 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 M. Long, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 368 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)50 services
- Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (22853)46 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)27 services
- Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc (22633)21 services
- Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back (63052)21 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression37%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Karen M. Long works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen M. Long 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.
- Harrison County Community HospitalBethany, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261312
- NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260096
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen M. Long is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2750 Clay Edwards DrNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
- 2750 Clay Edwards Dr, Lowr LevelNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. Long as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritas Health Corporation502 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in North Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritas Health Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134146137 |
| 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