Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy, OTR/L, CEAS II

Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Ergonomics Occupational Therapist · Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist · Pediatric Occupational Therapist · Middlesboro, KY

  • NPI 1659804813
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1510 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 409651223
(606) 302-5474
fax (606) 302-5418
Additional location
2150 Lexington RD Ste G
Richmond, KY 404757924
(859) 333-8147
fax (877) 665-7294

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #134379

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659804813. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
556
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,362
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 187 29 $30
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 166 25 $22
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 99 23 $20
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 62 17 $24
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting 28 16 $13
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 14 14 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Middlesboro Occupational Therapist, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy practices Occupational Therapist in Middlesboro, KY.
Where does Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy practice?
Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy practices at 1510 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 409651223. Office phone: 6063025474.
What is Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy's NPI?
Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659804813, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Whittaker-Murphy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.