MRS. KAREN PICKENS FORSMAN CRNA
NPI 1144465055
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Tulsa, OK

Active since December 05, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
10342 E 21ST ST, TULSA, OK 74129(843) 437-5329 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 22, 2023, Feb 15, 2023, Aug 16, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mrs. Karen Pickens Forsman Crna NPPES

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

MRS. KAREN PICKENS FORSMAN CRNA (NPI 1144465055) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (122656) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She is affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144465055
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KAREN PICKENS FORSMANCredential: CRNA
Location Address10342 E 21ST STTulsa, OK 74129-1606
Mailing Address204 E 21st StTulsa, OK 74114-1202 · (843) 437-5329
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2023
NPI 1144465055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in OK · 122656 Licensed in FL · ARNP 9315694
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
10342 E 21ST ST, Tulsa, OK 74129

Other Identifiers 2

OtherG902HFL · Bcbs
Medicaid003406000FL

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

Mrs. Karen Pickens Forsman Crna 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 ID42495343
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160927002609

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hillcrest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tulsa, OK
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number370001
Location1120 South Utica AvenueTulsa, OK 74104 · Tulsa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 74129 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
$123.06 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $30.76 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10342 E 21ST ST
TULSA, OK 74129
Dentist
10342 E 21ST ST
TULSA, OK 74129

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 Forsman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Forsman is 1144465055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2008.

Where is Karen Forsman located?

Karen Forsman practices at 10342 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74129. The listed phone number is (843) 437-5329.

What is Karen Forsman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Karen Forsman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Forsman 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 Forsman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Mending Health list Karen Forsman 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 Forsman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Forsman is affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Forsman was last updated on February 22, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.