Karen W. Cason, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Karen W. Cason is a Physician Assistant based in Leawood, KS with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(913) 319-7600Leawood, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Karen W. Cason, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Leawood, KS. She has been practicing since 2013 — over 14 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.18/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 80 Physician Assistant providers in KSSee all Physician Assistant in Leawood14+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 914dNPPES updated 2023-11-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3651 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 66211-1910

Fax: (913) 253-1702
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

85.18/100

Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

55.93%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+50.8 pts)

55.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

234

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

85

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

118

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$94 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 W. Cason's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 6, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 391303

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Virtual Medical Care With Karen W. Cason

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen W. Cason for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Leawood 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 W. Cason

Dr. Cason is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Leawood, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 319-7600.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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