KAREN WAI-KAI ANDRES MD
NPI 1437563459
Surgery in Hettinger, ND

Q: What is Karen Andres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Andres is 1437563459. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2014. The provider is also known as Karen Wai-Kai Luk MD.

Q: What is Karen Andres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Andres was last updated on February 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 18, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 HIGHWAY 12 WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES-, HETTINGER, ND 58639(701) 567-4561(701) 567-6369 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Karen Wai-kai Andres Md NPPES

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

KAREN WAI-KAI ANDRES MD (NPI 1437563459) is an individual surgery provider in Hettinger, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (RL13314) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437563459

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameKAREN WAI-KAI ANDRESCredential: MD

Location Address1000 HIGHWAY 12 WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES-Hettinger, ND 58639

Mailing Address1000 Highway 12Hettinger, ND 58639 · (701) 567-4561 · Fax (701) 567-6369

Phone(701) 567-4561

Fax(701) 567-6369

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2021

✔ NPI 1437563459 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in ND · RL13314

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

1000 HIGHWAY 12 WEST RIVER HEALTH SERVICES-, Hettinger, ND 58639

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Wai-kai Luk Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Wai-kai Andres 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 ID7517274574

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210222001217, I20260522003292

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

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 straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

19 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number350015

Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

West River Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Hettinger, ND

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number351330

Location1000 Highway 12Hettinger, ND 58639 · Adams County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58639 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

$85.71 typical visit price

range $55.75 – $168.12

Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.48 typical visit price

range $18.11 – $137.65

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.52 – $34.41)

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.

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 Andres's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Andres is 1437563459. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2014. The provider is also known as Karen Wai-Kai Luk MD.

Where is Karen Andres located?

Karen Andres practices at 1000 Highway 12 West River Health Services-, Hettinger, ND 58639. The listed phone number is (701) 567-4561.

What is Karen Andres's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Karen Andres enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Andres 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 Andres accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Karen Andres 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 Andres affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Andres is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and West River Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Andres was last updated on February 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.