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DR. KARIN MICHELS-ASHWOOD MD
NPI 1922072644
Internal Medicine in Newtown, CT

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
164 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, NEWTOWN, CT 06470(203) 270-1016(203) 270-0089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Jul 6, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Karin Michels-ashwood Md NPPES

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

DR. KARIN MICHELS-ASHWOOD MD (NPI 1922072644) is an individual internal medicine provider in Newtown, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (032193) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922072644
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARIN MICHELS-ASHWOODCredential: MD
Location Address164 MOUNT PLEASANT RDNewtown, CT 06470-1474
Mailing Address164 Mount Pleasant RdNewtown, CT 06470-1474 · (203) 270-1016
Phone(203) 270-1016
Fax(203) 270-0089
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1922072644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 032193
Definition
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.
164 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, Newtown, CT 06470
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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

Dr. Karin Michels-ashwood 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 ID3476683004
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100609000050
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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
25 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06470 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers21 claims43 services$5.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$0.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

TROSS DIALYSIS LLC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
164 MOUNT PLEASANT RD
NEWTOWN, CT 06470
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 270-0081
SILVIA STEPHANIE BRESCIA
Registered Nurse
164 MOUNT PLEASANT RD, SUITE 202
NEWTOWN, CT 06470
Western Connecticut Planning Region (203) 270-1016

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 Karin Michels-ashwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karin Michels-ashwood is 1922072644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Karin Michels-ashwood located?

Karin Michels-ashwood practices at 164 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470. The listed phone number is (203) 270-1016.

What is Karin Michels-ashwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Karin Michels-ashwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karin Michels-ashwood 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karin Michels-ashwood was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.