2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1801826672 DPM
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KAREN LO, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in CHALMETTE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
346
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342

What the federal data shows

KAREN LO, DPM filed 346 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in CHALMETTE, Louisiana.

346
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KAREN LO, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

346 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KAREN LO, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1801826672

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

346 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KAREN LO, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR, CHALMETTE, LA, 70043, with a listed phone of (504) 493-2200. NPI 1801826672 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 346 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR
CHALMETTE, LA 70043

Provider Details

NPI 1801826672
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN LO, DPM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
CHALMETTE, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

346
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
490
Total Day Supply
13,064
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 60, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KAREN LO, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
73
Gabapentin
63
Amitriptyline Hcl
55
Ibuprofen
32
Nabumetone
22
Ammonium Lactate
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How KAREN LO, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN LO, DPM's 346 claims are above the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LO.

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN LO, DPM's specialty?
KAREN LO, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in CHALMETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: DPM.
How much does KAREN LO, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN LO, DPM wrote 346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN LO, DPM located?
KAREN LO, DPM is located at 8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR, CHALMETTE, LA, 70043. Phone: (504) 493-2200.
What is KAREN LO, DPM's NPI number?
KAREN LO, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801826672, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does KAREN LO, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, KAREN LO, DPM had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN LO, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN LO, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin, Amitriptyline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN LO, DPM accept Medicare?
KAREN LO, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 346 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN LO, DPM's credentials?
KAREN LO, DPM's NPI is 1801826672 with credentials DPM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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