Quick answers
- Does Karen M. Fisher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. Fisher 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. Fisher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 156 services for Karen M. Fisher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen M. Fisher's NPI number?
- 1265475487. 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. Fisher, 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 156 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)35 services
- Pelvic exam (99459)22 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)15 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes24%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Depression18%
Hospitals where Karen M. Fisher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen M. Fisher 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.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190201
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190027
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190060
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen M. Fisher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4150 Nelson Rd, Suite GLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 562‑3761
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. Fisher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265475487 |
| 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