Quick answers
- Does Karen C. Lake accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen C. Lake 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 C. Lake see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 130 services for Karen C. Lake. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen C. Lake's NPI number?
- 1487830386. 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 C. Lake, 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 | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 130 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)63 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)45 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)22 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen C. Lake is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Rice Mine Rd NETuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 759‑2920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen C. Lake as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- G I Associates of West Alabama PC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Alabama →
Other nurse anesthetists in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in G I Associates of West Alabama PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487830386 |
| 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
- 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