Physician Profile
Karen S. Nipper, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nipper
Based in Waterbury, CT, Karen S. Nipper, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Karen graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 1,352 services to 891 patients. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of content of eyes, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (203) 574-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
87 GRANDVIEW AVE
Waterbury, CT 06708
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,352 services · 891 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
28 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
532 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
246 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
190 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Waterbury 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of eyelid 4
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Karen S. Nipper specialize in?
Karen S. Nipper is an eye doctor in Waterbury, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Karen S. Nipper located?
Karen S. Nipper is listed at 87 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Karen S. Nipper's phone number?
The number on file is (203) 574-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen S. Nipper?
Karen S. Nipper's National Provider Identifier is 1124093059. 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 S. Nipper train?
Karen S. Nipper attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen S. Nipper have?
Karen S. Nipper has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Karen S. Nipper do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen S. Nipper performs procedures including biopsy of eyelid, injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths and probing of nasal tear duct; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of content of eyes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen S. Nipper's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen S. Nipper. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.