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KAREN JOYCE LESSARIS MD
NPI 1619900206
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since July 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
352 2ND STREET, NW, STE. 205, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 345-0877(828) 345-0514 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2023, Apr 14, 2022, Jan 6, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Karen Joyce Lessaris Md NPPES

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

KAREN JOYCE LESSARIS MD (NPI 1619900206) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200000516) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619900206
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameKAREN JOYCE LESSARISCredential: MD
Location Address352 2ND STREET, NW, STE. 205Hickory, NC 28601
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 1305Hickory, NC 28603 · (828) 345-0877 · Fax (828) 345-0514
Phone(828) 345-0877
Fax(828) 345-0514
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1619900206 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200000516
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 200000516 (NC)
352 2ND STREET, NW, Hickory, NC 28601
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid89126HNNC
MedicaidN0051ASC
Medicaid1619900206NC
Other126HNNC · Ncbcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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)

Karen Joyce Lessaris 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 Lessaris reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Carolinas Medical Center
37 mi
Psychiatry
16740 DAVIDSON CONCORD RD, STE 200
Davidson, NC 28036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629412184 (704) 801-9200

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

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 Lessaris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Lessaris is 1619900206. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2006.

Where is Karen Lessaris located?

Karen Lessaris practices at 352 2nd Street, NW Ste. 205, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 345-0877.

What is Karen Lessaris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Karen Lessaris enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Lessaris's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Lessaris reassigns Medicare benefits to Carolinas Medical Center (Davidson, NC). 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 Lessaris's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Lessaris accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Karen Lessaris 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 Lessaris was last updated on August 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.