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Pathology

Karen L. Kaul, MD

Works at hospitals in Evanston, IL · Arlington Heights, IL · Lake Forest, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Karen L. Kaul, MD is a pathologist at 1300 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60201. Phone: (847) 869-1300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen L. Kaul had 1,758 Original Medicare patients and 2,691 services. NPI 1366483182. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen L. Kaul, 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 L. Kaul accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Kaul 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 L. Kaul see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,758 Original Medicare patients and 2,691 services for Karen L. Kaul. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen L. Kaul's NPI number?
1366483182. 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 L. Kaul, 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 patients1,758
Services billed to Medicare2,691
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Protein measurement, serum (84165)1,293 services
  2. Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report (G0452)744 services
  3. Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (86334)296 services
  4. Protein measurement, body fluid (84166)147 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)66 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 pressure67%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Osteoporosis39%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%

Hospitals where Karen L. Kaul works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Kaul 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 L. Kaul is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Evanston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Evanston, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Endeavor Health Medical Group

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366483182
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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