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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Karen J. Groulx, PT

Sees patients in Chicago, IL · Lagrange Park, IL · Illinois

Summary

Karen J. Groulx, PT is a physical therapist at 1246 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. Phone: (773) 888-5480. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen J. Groulx had 38 Original Medicare patients and 1,551 services. NPI 1386601797. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Physical therapist (Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 1246 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (773) 888‑5480
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Athletico Ltd
  • School: graduated 2003
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen J. Groulx, 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 J. Groulx accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen J. Groulx 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 J. Groulx see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 1,551 services for Karen J. Groulx. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen J. Groulx's NPI number?
1386601797. 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 J. Groulx, 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 patients38
Services billed to Medicare1,551
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)480 services
  2. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)358 services
  3. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)329 services
  4. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)320 services
  5. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)25 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).

  • Arthritis68%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen J. Groulx is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Athletico Ltd2,200 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Chicago

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

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Other clinicians in Athletico Ltd

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

Clinician information

CredentialPT
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386601797
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Sources

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