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Anesthesiology

Karen W. Hand, MD

Works at hospitals in Portland, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Karen W. Hand, MD is an anesthesiologist at 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: (503) 494-7641. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen W. Hand had 128 Original Medicare patients and 135 services. NPI 1831135839. 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: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (503) 494‑7641
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: OHSU Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: University Anesthesiology Associates LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen W. Hand, 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 W. Hand accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen W. Hand 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 W. Hand see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 128 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for Karen W. Hand. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen W. Hand's NPI number?
1831135839. 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 W. Hand, 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 patients128
Services billed to Medicare135
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)11 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 cholesterol66%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Karen W. Hand works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen W. Hand 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 W. Hand is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • University Anesthesiology Associates LLC241 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Portland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Anesthesiology Associates LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831135839
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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