Karen Stephenson, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
19+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Karen Stephenson
Karen Stephenson, CRNA is a healthcare provider practicing in Chattanooga, TN.
Specialty Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
38
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1988
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | APN9293 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | |
| Tennessee | RN064830 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | — |
Public Data Summary for Karen Stephenson
With 19 years of practice, Karen Stephenson is an established certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, CRNA, after earning their medical degree at Other in 1988. Karen currently practices at Memorial Health Care System Inc. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780807255, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Karen Stephenson as a lower-volume certified registered nurse anesthetist (crna) provider, treating approximately 48 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 49 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Karen Stephenson received $31 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$31
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Karen Stephenson
What does Karen Stephenson specialize in?
Karen Stephenson specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered.
Where does Karen Stephenson practice?
Karen Stephenson practices at Memorial Health Care System Inc. in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Does Karen Stephenson accept Medicare?
CartoChrome does not have a verified Medicare assignment record for Karen Stephenson. CMS opt-out records should be checked directly, and patients should call the practice to confirm Medicare acceptance for their specific plan.
What is Karen Stephenson's NPI number?
Karen Stephenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780807255. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Karen Stephenson been practicing?
Karen Stephenson has approximately 19 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1988.