Quick answers
- Does Karen D. Lehman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen D. Lehman 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 D. Lehman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Karen D. Lehman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen D. Lehman's NPI number?
- 1972658730. 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 D. Lehman, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)46 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)24 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)15 services
- Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)13 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Anxiety45%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Karen D. Lehman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen D. Lehman 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.
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340142
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen D. Lehman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 343‑7044
- 3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 (252) 499‑6098
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen D. Lehman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC203 clinicians in the group
- Carteret County General Hospital Corporation118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), North Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972658730 |
| 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