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Gastroenterology

Karen R. Canlas, MD

Works at hospitals in Henderson, KY · Evansville, IN · Kentucky, Indiana

Summary

Dr. Karen R. Canlas, MD is a gastroenterologist at 340 Starlite Dr, Henderson, KY 42420. Phone: (270) 844-8027. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen R. Canlas had 324 Original Medicare patients and 554 services. NPI 1518185487. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 340 Starlite Dr, Henderson, KY 42420 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (270) 844‑8027
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Deaconess Hospital Inc
  • Group practice: Deaconess Clinic Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen R. Canlas, 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 R. Canlas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen R. Canlas 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 R. Canlas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 324 Original Medicare patients and 554 services for Karen R. Canlas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen R. Canlas's NPI number?
1518185487. 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 R. Canlas, 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 patients324
Services billed to Medicare554
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)100 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)97 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)84 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)26 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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%

Hospitals where Karen R. Canlas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen R. Canlas 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.

  • Deaconess Henderson HospitalHenderson, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180056
  • Deaconess Hospital IncEvansville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150082

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Deaconess Clinic Inc413 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Kentucky →

Other gastroenterologists in Henderson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Henderson, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Deaconess Clinic Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518185487
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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