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DR. KAREN A LECOMTE M.D.
NPI 1487636056
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Alamogordo, NM

Active since November 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 106, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310(575) 446-5840(848) 448-6500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2018, Apr 27, 2018, Nov 8, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Karen A Lecomte M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN A LECOMTE M.D. (NPI 1487636056) is an individual neurology provider in Alamogordo, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2012-0906) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dover.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487636056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN A LECOMTECredential: M.D.
Location Address2539 MEDICAL DR STE 106Alamogordo, NM 88310
Mailing Address2539 Medical Dr Ste 106Alamogordo, NM 88310-8720 · (575) 446-5840 · Fax (848) 448-6500
Phone(575) 446-5840
Fax(848) 448-6500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1487636056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2012-0906✔ Licensed in NH · 14929✔ Licensed in KY · TP702
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
2539 MEDICAL DR STE 106, Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1113 New Rochester Rd, Suite 5Dover, NH 03820-8800 · Phone (603) 749-0913 · Fax (603) 749-0973

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid30209589NH
Medicaid18089305NM
Medicaid02548052NY

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

Dr. Karen A Lecomte M.d. 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 ID7214902089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130502000375
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 14

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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
101 services88 patients
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.
86 services76 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
70 services47 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
68 services54 patients
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.
66 services63 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
54 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alamogordo, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320004
Location2669 Scenic DriveAlamogordo, NM 88310 · Otero County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lincoln County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ruidoso, NM
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number321306
Location211 Sudderth DriveRuidoso, NM 88345 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88310 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%770 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
81%174 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%251 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
41%484 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%484 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
33%484 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
45%484 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Lecomte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Lecomte is 1487636056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Karen Lecomte located?

Karen Lecomte practices at 2539 Medical Dr Ste 106, Alamogordo, NM 88310. The listed phone number is (575) 446-5840.

What is Karen Lecomte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Karen Lecomte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Lecomte 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.

Is Karen Lecomte affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Lecomte is affiliated with Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Lincoln County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Lecomte was last updated on December 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.