Physician Profile
Karen M. Gilson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gilson
Karen M. Gilson, M.D. practices family medicine in Sewanee, TN. Karen is a 1988 graduate of University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 247 services to 212 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, and hemoglobin a1c level. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104813211.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (931) 598-4141
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1260 UNIVERSITY AVE
Sewanee, TN 37375
6120 Alabama Hwy
Ringgold, GA 30736
5616 Brainerd Rd Ste 208
Chattanooga, TN 37411
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
247 services · 212 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
116 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
48 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Sewanee 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Karen M. Gilson specialize in?
Karen M. Gilson is a family doctor in Sewanee, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Karen M. Gilson located?
Karen M. Gilson is listed at 1260 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Karen M. Gilson's phone number?
The number on file is (931) 598-4141. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen M. Gilson?
Karen M. Gilson's National Provider Identifier is 1104813211. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Karen M. Gilson train?
Karen M. Gilson attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen M. Gilson have?
Karen M. Gilson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Karen M. Gilson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen M. Gilson provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen M. Gilson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen M. Gilson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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