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DR. KAREN L MECKLENBURG MD
NPI 1376655886
Anesthesiology in Saint Paul, MN

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
29 LOCUST ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55115(651) 231-5098 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2026, Sep 22, 2021, Aug 6, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Karen L Mecklenburg Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN L MECKLENBURG MD (NPI 1376655886) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Wisconsin (1419) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376655886
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN L MECKLENBURGCredential: MD
Location Address29 LOCUST STSaint Paul, MN 55115-1542
Mailing Address29 Locust StSaint Paul, MN 55115-1542 · (651) 231-5098
Phone(651) 231-5098
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1376655886 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 1419✔ Licensed in MN · 40760
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
29 LOCUST ST, Saint Paul, MN 55115
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen L Swanson Rn

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid847921700MN

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 L Mecklenburg 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Mecklenburg reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP
25 mi
Anesthesiology
14700 28TH AVE N, SUITE 20
Plymouth, MN 55447
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,033 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558314427 (763) 559-3779

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
12 services12 patients

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 Mecklenburg's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Mecklenburg is 1376655886. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Karen L Swanson Rn.

Where is Karen Mecklenburg located?

Karen Mecklenburg practices at 29 Locust St, Saint Paul, MN 55115. The listed phone number is (651) 231-5098.

What is Karen Mecklenburg's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Karen Mecklenburg enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Mecklenburg's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Mecklenburg reassigns Medicare benefits to Metropolitan Anesthesia Network, LLP (Plymouth, MN). The 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 Mecklenburg's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Mecklenburg was last updated on March 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.