KAREN B SAYLOR M.D.
NPI 1881760569
Internal Medicine in Mount Vernon, KY

NPI Status: Active since November 27, 2006

Contact Information

140 NEWCOMB AVE
SUITE 2 C
MOUNT VERNON, KY
ZIP 40456
Phone: (606) 256-5176
Fax: (606) 256-0349

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 40
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KAREN SAYLOR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Saylor, an internist established in Mount Vernon, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 40 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1986. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881760569 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 134107 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1881760569
Provider Name
KAREN B SAYLOR M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
140 NEWCOMB AVE SUITE 2 C MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Location Phone
(606) 256-5176
Location Fax
(606) 256-0349
Mailing Address
140 NEWCOMB AVE SUITE 2 C MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Mailing Phone
(606) 256-4148
Mailing Fax
(606) 256-0349
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1986
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-27-2006
Last Update Date
03-07-2023
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An internist like Karen Saylor is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
134107
License State
KY
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

045553 (KY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
611064744AOTHER (01)KYHUMANA
64253354MEDICAID (05)KY 
0400039OTHER (01)KYUNITED HEALTHCARE
000000001525OTHER (01)KYCHA
029299600OTHER (01)KYBLCAK LUNG
110072243OTHER (01)KYRAILROAD MEDICARE
25335OTHER (01)KYMEDICAL LICENSE
0000000484471OTHER (01)KYANTHEM BC BS
611181300OTHER (01)KYDEPT OF LABOR

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Karen Saylor is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Karen Saylor is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830153394

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20041115000642

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    8 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 84 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

    3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

    4 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 31 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each (HCPCS:A7032)

    3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

    5 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

    6 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 90 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    5 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 27 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    6 DME suppliers used 40 Medicare Claims 40 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    5 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric (HCPCS:E0600)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

    3 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)

    1 DME suppliers used 173 Medicare Claims 173 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    4 DME suppliers used 69 Medicare Claims 69 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    4 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4034)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 365 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

    3 DME suppliers used 190 Medicare Claims 5538 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4150)

    1 DME suppliers used 72 Medicare Claims 29015 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

    1 DME suppliers used 50 Medicare Claims 20704 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4154)

    4 DME suppliers used 81 Medicare Claims 39690 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4155)

    1 DME suppliers used 90 Medicare Claims 4579 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)

    Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type (HCPCS:B9002)

    2 DME suppliers used 52 Medicare Claims 52 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 10 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.

This service was performed 88 times for 38 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.69 for a new patient copayment and $23.48 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 40456 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $122.77
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.76
  • Maximum New Patient Price $162.27
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.69
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.19
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.56

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.94
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.53
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.99
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.13
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.99

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Karen Saylor is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.145 NEWCOMB AVENUE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
(606) 256-2195Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1881760569, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1881760569.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Internal Medicine
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Nurse Practitioner
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Physician Assistant
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Internal Medicine
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Physician Assistant
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
140 NEWCOMB AVE, SUITE 2C & D
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
140 NEWCOMB AVE, SUITE C AND D
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Counselor
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Family Medicine
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Surgery
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Pediatrics
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Social Worker (Clinical)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Family Medicine
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Social Worker (Clinical)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881760569, enumerated as an "individual" on November 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 140 NEWCOMB AVE SUITE 2 C MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456 and the phone number is (606) 256-5176.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Karen Saylor is affiliated with: ROCKCASTLE COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC..