Quick answers
- Does Karen B. Ashley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen B. Ashley 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 B. Ashley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 227 Original Medicare patients and 904 services for Karen B. Ashley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen B. Ashley's NPI number?
- 1285130856. 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 B. Ashley, 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 | 227 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 904 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- New patient problem focused exam of visual system (92002)164 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)121 services
- Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis (67903)35 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)33 services
- Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect (67917)30 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen B. Ashley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1991 Fordham Dr, Suite 301Fayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 485‑2020
- 2170 Midland RdSouthern Pines, NC 28387 (910) 295‑2100
- 3705 Medical Pkwy, Suite 120Austin, TX 78705 (512) 457‑2141
- 4207 James Casey St, Suite 306Austin, TX 78745 (512) 458‑2141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen B. Ashley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Eye Associates Inc39 clinicians in the group
- Texas Oculoplastic Consultants LLP13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Eye Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285130856 |
| 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
- 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