Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Hu, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Saratoga Springs, NY

  • NPI 1043745151
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 65.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
211 Church St
Saratoga Springs, NY 128661003
(518) 587-8400
Mailing address
130 Excelsior Ave Apt 309
Saratoga Springs, NY 128668684

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 19, 2025
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #295416

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043745151. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,059
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$90,568
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 212 192 $94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 166 122 $64
92250 Photography of the retina 130 130 $20
92134 Imaging of retina 102 86 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $129
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 80 74 $21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 69 69 $26
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 59 34 $517
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 57 34 $29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 41 41 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Saratoga Springs Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$305
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $250.16
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $54.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$305

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
597
Patients
210
Total drug cost
$135,759
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 173 66 $3,625
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 91 36 $58,286
Timolol Maleate Generic 65 21 $4,161
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 49 23 $9,886
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 43 34 $1,499
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 41 18 $1,336
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 27 12 $455
Travoprost Generic 25 0 $7,705
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 21 0 $9,167
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 19 0 $12,410

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Hu's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Hu practices Ophthalmology Physician in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Where does Dr. Karen Hu practice?
Dr. Karen Hu practices at 211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 128661003. Office phone: 5185878400.
What is Dr. Karen Hu's NPI?
Dr. Karen Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043745151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Hu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Hu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Hu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.