Quick answers
- Does Karen M. McGowan-Cottle accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. McGowan-Cottle may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karen M. McGowan-Cottle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 1,127 services for Karen M. McGowan-Cottle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen M. McGowan-Cottle's NPI number?
- 1225487838. 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. McGowan-Cottle, 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 | 163 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,127 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)537 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)315 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)185 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)40 services
- Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes (99316)29 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 cholesterol69%
- Depression64%
- Diabetes50%
- Anxiety47%
- COPD42%
Hospitals where Karen M. McGowan-Cottle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen M. McGowan-Cottle 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.
- Griffin HospitalDerby, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070031
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen M. McGowan-Cottle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1952 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06517 (203) 848‑1803
- 240 Indian River Rd, Suite COrange, CT 06477 (203) 497‑3861
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. McGowan-Cottle as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Impact Health PC80 clinicians in the group
- Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hamden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hamden, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Impact Health PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225487838 |
| 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