Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Paul accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Paul 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 L. Paul see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 772 services for Karen L. Paul. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Paul's NPI number?
- 1639168792. 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 L. Paul, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 772 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)340 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)71 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)69 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)53 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety27%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Diabetes21%
Hospitals where Karen L. Paul works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Paul 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.
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Paul is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Suite BTerrytown, LA 70056 (504) 349‑2273
- 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Suite B 2Terrytown, LA 70056 (504) 349‑2273
- 3826 General De Gaulle DrNew Orleans, LA 70114 (504) 362‑2829
- 4513 Westbank ExpresswayMarrero, LA 70072 (504) 349‑6360
- 4945 Lapalco Blvd, Suite 200Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 301‑2825
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Paul as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Orleans Physician Services Inc178 clinicians in the group
- LCMC Urgent Care LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Orleans Physician Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639168792 |
| 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