KAREN W SIMPSON MD
NPI 1831264373
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Opelousas, LA

Active since November 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, SUITE 102, OPELOUSAS, LA 70570(337) 948-8663(337) 948-8783 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Karen W Simpson Md NPPES

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

KAREN W SIMPSON MD (NPI 1831264373) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Opelousas, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (025694) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831264373
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameKAREN W SIMPSONCredential: MD
Location Address1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, SUITE 102Opelousas, LA 70570-6515
Mailing Address1268 Attakapas Dr, Suite 102Opelousas, LA 70570-6515 · (337) 948-8663 · Fax (337) 948-8783
Fax(337) 948-8783
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2011
NPI 1831264373 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in LA · 025694
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, Opelousas, LA 70570

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN4K383BD23LA
Other$$$$$$$$$ALA · Bcbs Of Louisiana
Medicare UPINI68130LA
Medicaid1041947LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Karen W Simpson 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 ID7517069859
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070216000525
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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
36 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70570 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 5

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

Specialist
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, ST 103
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, SUITE 103
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, STE 102
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, SUITE 102
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1268 ATTAKAPAS DR, SUITE 102
OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

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 Simpson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Simpson is 1831264373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2006.

Where is Karen Simpson located?

Karen Simpson practices at 1268 Attakapas Dr Suite 102, Opelousas, LA 70570. The listed phone number is (337) 948-8663.

What is Karen Simpson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Karen Simpson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Simpson 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 Simpson accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Karen Simpson 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 Simpson was last updated on April 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.