Quick answers
- Does Joseph F. Karre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph F. Karre 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 Joseph F. Karre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 497 Original Medicare patients and 922 services for Joseph F. Karre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph F. Karre's NPI number?
- 1184796815. 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 Joseph F. Karre, 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 | 497 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 922 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (90480)250 services
- Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im (91320)250 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)133 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)122 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Joseph F. Karre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph F. Karre 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.
- St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260179
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph F. Karre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 232 S Woods Mill RdChesterfield, MO 63017 (314) 434‑1500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph F. Karre as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Physicians of St Lukes LLC61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Preventive Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Chesterfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesterfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Physicians of St Lukes LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184796815 |
| 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