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Anesthesiology

Anouki M. Karu, MD

Works at hospitals in Arcadia, CA · Glendale, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Anouki M. Karu, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1001 Tower Way, Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Phone: (310) 779-3025. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anouki M. Karu had 179 Original Medicare patients and 197 services. NPI 1710278395. 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: 1001 Tower Way, Suite 150, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Directions (7 more locations)
  • Phone: (310) 779‑3025
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: USC Arcadia Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
  • Group practice: USC Care Medical Group Inc (+3 more)
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anouki M. Karu, 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 Anouki M. Karu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anouki M. Karu 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 Anouki M. Karu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 197 services for Anouki M. Karu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anouki M. Karu's NPI number?
1710278395. 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 Anouki M. Karu, 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 patients179
Services billed to Medicare197
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)72 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Anouki M. Karu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anouki M. Karu 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.

  • USC Arcadia HospitalArcadia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050238
  • USC Verdugo Hills HospitalGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050124

Practice locations

Addresses where Anouki M. Karu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anouki M. Karu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group
  • Pacific Valley Medical Group106 clinicians in the group
  • Tip Top Anesthesia Group Inc46 clinicians in the group
  • Descanso Anesthesia Group15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Bakersfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710278395
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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