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DR. KAREN LAKIN MD
NPI 1154389294
Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics in Nashville, TN

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Lakin Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN LAKIN MD (NPI 1154389294) is an individual child abuse pediatrics provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (27077) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154389294
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080C0008X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN LAKINCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-2113
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2024
✔ NPI 1154389294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Child Abuse PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080C0008X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 27077
Definition
A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 27077 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11910 Nonconnah Blvd, Suite 120Memphis, TN 38132-2113 · Phone (901) 448-2300 · Fax (901) 448-6657

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3803644TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Lakin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Lakin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
194 mi
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Lakin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Lakin is 1154389294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Karen Lakin located?

Karen Lakin practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Karen Lakin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Child Abuse Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 2080C0008X.

Is Karen Lakin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Lakin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen Lakin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Lakin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN) and Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Lakin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Lakin accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Karen Lakin 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 Lakin was last updated on October 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.