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Anesthesiology

Karen Thompson, MD

Works at hospitals in Louisville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Karen Thompson, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1 Audubon Plaza Dr, Louisville, KY 40217. Phone: (859) 268-1030. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen Thompson had 283 Original Medicare patients and 334 services. NPI 1598747420. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1 Audubon Plaza Dr, Louisville, KY 40217 · Directions
  • Phone: (859) 268‑1030
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Norton Hospitals, Inc
  • Group practice: Anesthesiology Consultants Enterprises PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen Thompson, 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 Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Thompson 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 Thompson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 334 services for Karen Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen Thompson's NPI number?
1598747420. 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 Thompson, 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 patients283
Services billed to Medicare334
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)39 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)30 services
  3. Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (01922)25 services
  4. Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)17 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)16 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%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Heart failure40%
  • Diabetes39%

Hospitals where Karen Thompson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Thompson 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Anesthesiology Consultants Enterprises PLLC140 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Louisville

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

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Other clinicians in Anesthesiology Consultants Enterprises PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598747420
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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