Quick answers
- Does Karen Buckley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Buckley 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 Buckley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 99 services for Karen Buckley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Buckley's NPI number?
- 1225094659. 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 Buckley, 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 99 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure62%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
Hospitals where Karen Buckley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Buckley 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.
- Bronson Methodist HospitalKalamazoo, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230017
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Buckley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7901 S 12th St, 100 Bronson Plastic Surgery SpecialistsPortage, MI 49024 (269) 372‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Buckley as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bronson Methodist Hospital729 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Bronson Methodist Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225094659 |
| 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