Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Evanston, IL

  • NPI 1205970753
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2650 Ridge Ave, Anesthesiology Rm 3905
Evanston, IL 602011718
(847) 570-2760
fax (847) 570-2921

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205970753. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
295
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$23,330
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 177 173 $70
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 19 19 $69
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 18 18 $73
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 15 15 $90
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 15 15 $119
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 14 14 $200
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 14 14 $50
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 12 12 $62
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 11 11 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 30 peers in Evanston Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$49
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $24.94
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $23.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Evanston, IL.
Where does Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker practice?
Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker practices at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 602011718. Office phone: 8475702760.
What is Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker's NPI?
Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205970753, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Paulsen-Parker 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.