Quick answers
- Does Karen O. Skidmore accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen O. Skidmore 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 O. Skidmore see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 326 services for Karen O. Skidmore. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen O. Skidmore's NPI number?
- 1568903326. 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 O. Skidmore, 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 326 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)115 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)33 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)14 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)12 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Karen O. Skidmore works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen O. Skidmore 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.
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the LakeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190064
- Womans HospitalBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190128
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen O. Skidmore is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1014 Saint Clair Blvd, Suite 3000Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 743‑2444
- 500 Rue De La Vie St, Suite 311Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (225) 924‑8550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen O. Skidmore as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC644 clinicians in the group
- Woman's Specialty Clinic8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Gonzales
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gonzales, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568903326 |
| 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