Quick answers
- Does Karin Michels Ashwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karin Michels Ashwood 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 Karin Michels Ashwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Karin Michels Ashwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karin Michels Ashwood's NPI number?
- 1922072644. 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 Karin Michels Ashwood, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 33 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)25 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%
- Diabetes74%
Hospitals where Karin Michels Ashwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karin Michels Ashwood 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.
- Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070010
- Danbury HospitalDanbury, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070033
Practice locations
Addresses where Karin Michels Ashwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 164 Mount Pleasant Rd, Suite 202Newtown, CT 06470 (203) 270‑1016
- 471 Barnum AveBridgeport, CT 06608 (203) 576‑3885
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karin Michels Ashwood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prohealth Physicians PC213 clinicians in the group
- Optimus Health Care Inc79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Newtown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newtown, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prohealth Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922072644 |
| 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