KAREN C SWALLEN MD
NPI 1023242831
Hospitalist in Baraboo, WI

Active since May 07, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
707 14TH ST, BARABOO, WI 53913(608) 356-1400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2025, Dec 13, 2020, Jan 22, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Karen C Swallen Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KAREN C SWALLEN MD (NPI 1023242831) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baraboo, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (55345-20) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023242831
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN C SWALLENCredential: MD
Location Address707 14TH STBaraboo, WI 53913-1539
Mailing Address707 14th StBaraboo, WI 53913-1539 · (608) 356-1400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 8, 2025
NPI 1023242831 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WI · 55345-20
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 55354 (WI)
707 14TH ST, Baraboo, WI 53913

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1023242831WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen C Swallen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729238506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121102000045
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
60 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
60 services34 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
44 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
29 services26 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
26 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Acute Care Hospitals · Baraboo, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520057
Location707 14th StBaraboo, WI 53913 · Sauk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53913 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
6%108 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
18%28 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
91%138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
20%173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
67%81 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers22 claims60 services$4.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers18 claims23 services$0.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$18.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers26 claims26 services$113.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
2 suppliers12 claims1,200 services$0.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dietitian, Registered
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Dietitian, Registered
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Physical Therapist
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Dietitian, Registered
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913
Physical Therapist
707 14TH ST, ST. CLARE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
BARABOO, WI 53913
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
707 14TH ST
BARABOO, WI 53913

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Swallen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Swallen is 1023242831. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2009.

Where is Karen Swallen located?

Karen Swallen practices at 707 14th St, Baraboo, WI 53913. The listed phone number is (608) 356-1400.

What is Karen Swallen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Karen Swallen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Swallen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Swallen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karen Swallen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Swallen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Swallen is affiliated with Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Swallen was last updated on March 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.