Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Smith, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1528126836
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
680 N Lake Shore Dr, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 606114546
(312) 695-9797
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 367500000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #209-006283
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528126836. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
103
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$7,902
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00142 |
Anesthesia for lens surgery | 45 | 42 | $77 | |
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 38 | 38 | $78 | |
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 20 | 20 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 107 peers in Chicago Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$117
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $43.07 | |
| Insulet Corporation | 2 | $32.51 | |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 1 | $22.95 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $18.84 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Smith's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Smith practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Karen Smith practice?
Dr. Karen Smith practices at 680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 606114546. Office phone: 3126959797.
What is Dr. Karen Smith's NPI?
Dr. Karen Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528126836, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Smith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Smith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Smith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.