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 patients | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 197 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- 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.
- 1001 Tower Way, Suite 150Bakersfield, CA 93309 (310) 779‑3025
- 1520 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4Los Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo St 1st Floor NLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1812 Verdugo BlvdGlendale, CA 91208 (818) 790‑7100
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
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710278395 |
| 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