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KAREN LYNN FREUND FNP-C
NPI 1558848291
Nurse Practitioner in Liberty, KY

Active since July 25, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
199 ADAMS ST, LIBERTY, KY 42539(606) 787-5044(606) 787-5029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Jun 7, 2024, Sep 22, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karen Lynn Freund Fnp-c NPPES

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

KAREN LYNN FREUND FNP-C (NPI 1558848291) is an individual nurse practitioner in Liberty, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3013346) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558848291
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN LYNN FREUNDCredential: FNP-C
Location Address199 ADAMS STLiberty, KY 42539-3064
Mailing Address199 Adams StLiberty, KY 42539-3064 · (606) 787-5044 · Fax (606) 787-5029
Phone(606) 787-5044
Fax(606) 787-5029
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1558848291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 3013346✔ Licensed in TX · AP138147
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
199 ADAMS ST, Liberty, KY 42539
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Lynn Freund Fnp-c 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 ID3375893357
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230829002123
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 Freund reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Casey County Hospital District
0.1 mi
Critical Access
187 WOLFORD AVE
Liberty, KY 42539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407829567 (606) 787-6275

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180048
Location217 South Third StreetDanville, KY 40422 · Boyle County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Casey County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Liberty, KY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number181309
Location187 Wolford AvenueLiberty, KY 42539 · Casey County
Emergency services

Russell County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Russell Springs, KY
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number181330
Location153 Dowell RoadRussell Springs, KY 42642 · Russell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42539 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CASEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
199 ADAMS ST
LIBERTY, KY 42539
Casey County (606) 787-5044

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 Freund's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Freund is 1558848291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2018.

Where is Karen Freund located?

Karen Freund practices at 199 Adams St, Liberty, KY 42539. The listed phone number is (606) 787-5044.

What is Karen Freund's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Karen Freund enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Freund 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Freund's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Freund reassigns Medicare benefits to Casey County Hospital District (Liberty, KY). 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 Freund's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Freund accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karen Freund 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 Freund affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Freund is affiliated with Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, Casey County Hospital and Russell County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Freund was last updated on June 13, 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.