Karen Nelson, DO
NPI 1285848119 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Bowling Green, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285848119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 68367-21 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
252 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 56 | $891 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 36 | $228 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $46 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $122 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 19 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 72 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 56 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 43 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 38 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 32 | 15 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 26 | 17 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,980 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2022-07-12
- Certified
- 2022-07-07
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.