Quick answers
- Does Karen D. Hummel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen D. Hummel 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 D. Hummel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 44 services for Karen D. Hummel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen D. Hummel's NPI number?
- 1356392245. 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 D. Hummel, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 44 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)16 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 cholesterol68%
Hospitals where Karen D. Hummel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen D. Hummel 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.
- Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140046
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -CentraliaCentralia, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140034
- St Josephs HospitalBreese, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140145
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen D. Hummel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1003 E McCord StCentralia, IL 62801 (618) 436‑6633
- 1250 W Whittaker StSalem, IL 62881 (618) 548‑3740
- 1441 W BroadwayCentralia, IL 62801 (618) 532‑9050
- 2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 320Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 899‑1944
- 811 Fairfax StCarlyle, IL 62231 (618) 594‑3025
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen D. Hummel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Centralia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Centralia, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356392245 |
| 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