Karen Rudolph, MD
NPI 1578838629 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Rudolph, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1578838629).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578838629
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59639 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
1,233 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $114 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 145 | $158 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 141 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 86 | $146 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 77 | $204 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 66 | $145 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cilostazol | 175 | 61 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 112 | 51 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,078 across 83 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
- 2012-03-21
- Last updated
- 2019-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Rudolph's NPI number?
- Karen Rudolph's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578838629, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Rudolph's specialty?
- Karen Rudolph is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Rudolph located?
- Karen Rudolph's practice location on file with NPPES is 2108 E 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1622.
- What is Karen Rudolph's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Rudolph is (423) 267-0466.
- Does Karen Rudolph accept Medicare?
- Karen Rudolph is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Rudolph's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Rudolph's NPI (1578838629) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.