KAREN MARIE KIRSCHNER M.D.
NPI 1740555895
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Q: What is Karen Kirschner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Kirschner is 1740555895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2012. The provider is also known as Karen Marie Weaver M.D..

Q: What is Karen Kirschner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Kirschner was last updated on December 15, 2023. 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.

Active since March 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

8111 S EMERSON AVE FL 5, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237(317) 528-8930(317) 528-8532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2023, Oct 9, 2023, Mar 18, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Karen Marie Kirschner M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN MARIE KIRSCHNER M.D. (NPI 1740555895) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01076636A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740555895

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameKAREN MARIE KIRSCHNERCredential: M.D.

Location Address8111 S EMERSON AVE FL 5Indianapolis, IN 46237-8601

Mailing AddressPo Box 781076Detroit, MI 48278-1076 · (317) 528-4800

Phone(317) 528-8930

Fax(317) 528-8532

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2023

✔ NPI 1740555895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01076636A

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

8111 S EMERSON AVE FL 5, Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Marie Weaver M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 Marie Kirschner 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 ID9830480128

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160616000899

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

36 services15 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

30 services16 patients

Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498

Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.

21 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number150162

Location8111 S Emerson AveIndianapolis, IN 46237 · Marion County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46237 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

$82.04 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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 13

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

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