Quick answers
- Does Karen T. Tashima accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen T. Tashima 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 T. Tashima see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for Karen T. Tashima. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen T. Tashima's NPI number?
- 1396740551. 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 T. Tashima, 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 135 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)44 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)13 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes59%
- Anxiety58%
- Heart failure54%
Hospitals where Karen T. Tashima works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen T. Tashima 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.
- Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220074
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410012
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen T. Tashima is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906 (401) 793‑4050
- 180 Corliss St, Suite E1Providence, RI 02904 (401) 793‑2928
- 185 A High Service AveNorth Providence, RI 02904 (401) 354‑6050
- 185 High Service AveNorth Providence, RI 02904 (401) 354‑6050
- 375 Wampanoag TrlRiverside, RI 02915 (401) 649‑4010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen T. Tashima as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group
- Brown Medicine217 clinicians in the group
- The Miriam Hospital172 clinicians in the group
- Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Providence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lifespan Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396740551 |
| 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