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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Bowling Green, KY
- NPI 1285848119
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
825 2Nd Ave Ste B1
Bowling Green, KY 421011790
(270) 796-3330 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2697
Bowling Green, KY 421027697
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 12, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Kentucky #05069 · Wisconsin #68367-21 · Ohio #34.010720
- Medicaid (3)
- OH #0075165 · WI #100073070 · WV #3810026129
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285848119. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
230
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$55,894
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 65 | 16 | $48 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 52 | 52 | $757 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 31 | 31 | $178 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 28 | 28 | $125 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 21 | 13 | $76 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $15 | |
33517 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 11 | 11 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 11 | 11 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Bowling Green Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,980
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 7 | $3,575.46 | |
| AngioDynamics, INC. | 1 | $1,600.00 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 3 | $317.57 | |
| Skeletal Dynamics INC | 2 | $151.61 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $110.77 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $95.77 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $66.89 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $34.22 | |
| Alpha Orthopedic Systems | 1 | $14.73 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $12.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
380
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$15,567
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 80 | 35 | $460 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 61 | 21 | $660 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 44 | 21 | $561 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 43 | 39 | $421 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 34 | 21 | $73 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 33 | 22 | $626 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 31 | 22 | $165 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $12,266 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $192 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $90 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. Karen Nelson practice?
Dr. Karen Nelson practices at 825 2Nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 421011790. Office phone: 2707963330.
What is Dr. Karen Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Karen Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285848119, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts (HCPCS 33518). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.