Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Davenport, IA

  • NPI 1821099490
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1227 E Rusholme St
Davenport, IA 528032459
(563) 421-6777
fax (563) 421-6770

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 4, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #31689
Medicaid
IA #1149682

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821099490. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,603
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,894
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,149 523 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 119 40 $26
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 100 65 $77
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 72 70 $33
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 60 58 $10
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 24 24 $22
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 19 19 $135
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 18 18 $12
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 17 17 $26
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 14 11 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 9.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Davenport, IA.
Where does Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons practice?
Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons practices at 1227 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA 528032459. Office phone: 5634216777.
What is Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons's NPI?
Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821099490, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Fitzsimmons commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.