Quick answers
- Does Karen S. Shively accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. Shively 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 S. Shively see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 184 Original Medicare patients and 316 services for Karen S. Shively. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen S. Shively's NPI number?
- 1699172478. 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 S. Shively, 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 | 184 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 316 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)194 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)112 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Heart failure44%
Hospitals where Karen S. Shively works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen S. Shively 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.
- Multicare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500015
- Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500079
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen S. Shively is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17700 SE 272nd St, Suite 420Kent, WA 98042 (253) 639‑9660
- 33915 1st Way S, Suite 200Federal Way, WA 98003 (253) 838‑9839
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Shively as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington Gastroenterology PLLC143 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kent
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kent, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington Gastroenterology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699172478 |
| 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