Karen Ann Hammond, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

(203) 755-6311Waterbury, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in nursing, Karen Ann Hammond, APRN is a long-established acute care nurse practitioner in Waterbury. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 16 Nurse Practitioner providers in CTSee all Nurse Practitioner in Waterbury26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5272dNPPES updated 2011-11-29 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1075 Chase Parkway Suite B, Waterbury, CT 06708

Fax: (203) 755-6263
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

73.56/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.14%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)

10.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.8%

Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

227

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

342

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,312

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.34M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

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 (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+27%)48%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+11%)31%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in WaterburyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

19 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450651

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Virtual Acute Care Care With Karen Ann Hammond

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Ann Hammond for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Waterbury 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 Ann Hammond

Dr. Hammond is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waterbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 755-6311.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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