Karen B Blessey, MD
Karen B Blessey is an Internal Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen B Blessey, MD runs an independent internist practice in New Orleans, LA. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
208
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,031
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $238k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Karen B Blessey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
24 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 2002)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Karen B Blessey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen B Blessey for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karen B Blessey
NPI records show Dr. Blessey as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 842-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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