Karen Imala, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

Karen Imala is a Clinical Social Worker based in Katy, TX with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Karen Imala, LCSW has been part of the Katy medical community since 2007 in independent practice. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Katy area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 590 Social Worker providers in TXSee all Social Worker in Katy23+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5178dNPPES updated 2012-03-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77494-8433

Fax: (718) 459-5621
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

93/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)

Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

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

Medicare Patients

188

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Taxonomy: 1041C0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4211 Mt Vinson Way, Katy, TX 77449-4536

Differs from practice location

Virtual Social Work Care With Karen Imala

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Imala for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Katy 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 Imala

Dr. Imala is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Katy, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 356-9470.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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