Quick answers
- Does Thomas K. Karisny accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas K. Karisny 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 Thomas K. Karisny see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 722 Original Medicare patients and 7,668 services for Thomas K. Karisny. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas K. Karisny's NPI number?
- 1861541898. 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 Thomas K. Karisny, 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 | 722 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,668 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,115 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)2,007 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,733 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)425 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)374 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%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
Hospitals where Thomas K. Karisny works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas K. Karisny 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.
- Chatuge Regional HospitalHiawassee, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111324
- Erlanger Murphy Medical CenterMurphy, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341328
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110029
- Union General HospitalBlairsville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110051
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas K. Karisny is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 202 Hospital RdBlairsville, GA 30512 (706) 745‑2150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas K. Karisny as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Thomas Karisny MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Blairsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Blairsville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Thomas Karisny MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861541898 |
| 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