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Active NPI 1528159522 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Karen A. Johnson , MD

Surgery • Salida, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karen Johnson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Salida, CO. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Johnson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 RUSH DR.

Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Salida Hospital District and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Rush Dr

Salida, CO 812019627

Telephone 7195302000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Edwin J. Loeffel Jr., Md, Pc Facility NPI 1861438368

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Salida, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +20.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Salida, CO (635 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Johnson (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Salida Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
155 101 $95.45 $43.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
72 72 $164.95 $75.48
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
48 48 $912.73 $190.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
45 45 $238.57 $109.22
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
29 14 $98.31 $39.23
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
26 26 $810.48 $103.30
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope
25 25 $1092.97 $200.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
24 23 $324.67 $137.40
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)
11 11 $1094.91 $501.27
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope
11 11 $416.95 $161.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-16
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO 50618

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CT 32328

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CT 032328

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01323287 (CT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Salida Hospital District

1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 812019627

Phone: 7195302477

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

25 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053948646

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Alexis Norris , PhD

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1063166262

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Elizabeth Curie , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073964664

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Adam Newman , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1104178813

Physician Assistant

Dr. Robert Hunter , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1104891431

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Gwendolyn Sabatini , CCRP-CEP, BHC

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

NPI 1134821994

CCRPCEP, BHC

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2021

Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7195302000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2021

Registered at 1000 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO 812019627 (Tel: 7195302000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2021

Surgery (License #32328 in CT)

NPI Profile Active February 03, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2015

Registered at 3455 LUTHERAN PKWY, SUITE 290, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 800336028 (Tel: 3034671400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2015

Registered at 3455 LUTHERAN PKWY, SUITE 290, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 800336028 (Tel: 3034671400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2015

Recorded as KAREN JOHNSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2015

Surgery (License #50618 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528159522
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 27, 2006
Last Update: February 16, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 Rush Dr

Salida, CO 812019627

Phone: 7195302000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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