Quick answers
- Does Karen K. Fortune accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Karen K. Fortune 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 K. Fortune see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 43 services for Karen K. Fortune. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen K. Fortune's NPI number?
- 1316901127. 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 K. Fortune, 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 43 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Karen K. Fortune works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen K. Fortune 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.
- Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220063
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen K. Fortune is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20 Research Pl, Suite 320North Chelmsford, MA 01863 (978) 256‑1858
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen K. Fortune as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Circle Health Obgyn, LLC.18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in North Chelmsford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Chelmsford, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Circle Health Obgyn, LLC.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316901127 |
| 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