KAREN ELAINE THRIFT ANP
NPI 1093031619
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fort Smith, AR

Active since April 08, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 274-4000(479) 274-4099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2025, Feb 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Karen Elaine Thrift Anp NPPES

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

KAREN ELAINE THRIFT ANP (NPI 1093031619) is an individual family provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (A003344) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Smith, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093031619
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN ELAINE THRIFTCredential: ANP
Location Address6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067
Mailing AddressPo Box 776084Chicago, IL 60677-6084 · (479) 274-3600 · Fax (479) 274-3619
Fax(479) 274-4099
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 24, 2025
NPI 1093031619 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in AR · A003344
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11120 Lexington AveFort Smith, AR 72901-5136 · Phone (479) 709-7260 · Fax (479) 709-7261

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 Elaine Thrift Anp 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 ID42342909
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100713000567
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 13

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
410 services181 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
377 services197 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
334 services129 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
248 services168 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
69 services69 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
54 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims143 services$18.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers11 claims390 services$2.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
12 suppliers48 claims136 services$6.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers17 claims23 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$49.08 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
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$16.14 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 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6801 ROGERS AVE FL 3
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

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 Thrift's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Thrift is 1093031619. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2010.

Where is Karen Thrift located?

Karen Thrift practices at 6801 Rogers Ave Fl 3, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 274-4000.

What is Karen Thrift's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Karen Thrift enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Thrift 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 Thrift accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Karen Thrift 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Thrift was last updated on December 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.