Quick answers
- Does Karen Slater accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Slater 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 Slater see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 852 services for Karen Slater. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Slater's NPI number?
- 1871697029. 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 Slater, 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 | 364 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 852 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)288 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)226 services
- Test for hearing various pitches using earphone (92552)134 services
- Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition (92556)118 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)26 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Slater is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 A Medical Park Dr, Suite 140Biloxi, MS 39532 (228) 207‑7102
- 401 Security SquareGulfport, MS 39507 (228) 207‑7102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Slater as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Hearing Center LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Biloxi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Biloxi, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Hearing Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871697029 |
| 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
- 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