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Anesthesiology

Karen E. Madsen Drescher, MD

Works at hospitals in Milwaukee, WI · Wisconsin

Summary

Dr. Karen E. Madsen Drescher, MD is an anesthesiologist at 8701 W Watertown Plank, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Phone: (414) 805-3666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen E. Madsen Drescher had 162 Original Medicare patients and 179 services. NPI 1356392104. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 8701 W Watertown Plank, Milwaukee, WI 53226 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (414) 805‑3666
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
  • Group practice: The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen E. Madsen Drescher, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen E. Madsen Drescher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen E. Madsen Drescher 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 E. Madsen Drescher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Karen E. Madsen Drescher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen E. Madsen Drescher's NPI number?
1356392104. 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 E. Madsen Drescher, 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 patients162
Services billed to Medicare179
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)18 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)15 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)12 services
  4. Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)12 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)11 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 cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Karen E. Madsen Drescher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen E. Madsen Drescher 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen E. Madsen Drescher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen E. Madsen Drescher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc2,115 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Milwaukee

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milwaukee, WI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356392104
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians