Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Lochhead, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Thornton, CO
- NPI 1275524761
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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9195 Grant St Ste 225
Thornton, CO 802294349
(720) 536-2460
fax (720) 536-2466 - Additional location
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500 Discovery Pkwy Ste 150
Superior, CO 800278645 - Mailing address
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13901 E Exposition Ave Ste 202
Aurora, CO 800122535
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 28, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Colorado #39339
- Medicaid
- CO #61333344
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275524761. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
510
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$77,155
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 222 | 102 | $118 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 98 | 19 | $292 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 57 | 41 | $127 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 46 | $172 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 33 | $85 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 33 | 23 | $79 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 13 | 12 | $71 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Thornton Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
532
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$120,555
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 81 | 29 | $871 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 76 | 34 | $831 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 72 | 20 | $75,192 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 52 | 20 | $863 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 34 | 11 | $645 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 29 | 13 | $563 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 28 | 0 | $484 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 25 | 0 | $484 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 24 | 0 | $151 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 21 | 0 | $1,188 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Lochhead's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Lochhead practices Nephrology Physician in Thornton, CO.
Where does Dr. Karen Lochhead practice?
Dr. Karen Lochhead practices at 9195 Grant St Ste 225, Thornton, CO 802294349. Office phone: 7205362460.
What is Dr. Karen Lochhead's NPI?
Dr. Karen Lochhead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275524761, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Lochhead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Lochhead accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Lochhead commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90961); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.