Karen Imala, LCSW
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.
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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77494-8433
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
202393/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
188
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile 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.
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.
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
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
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.
23 years in practice
Experienced
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
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Imala
Practice Location
24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd Ste 100, Katy, TX 77494-8433
Mailing Address
4211 Mt Vinson Way, Katy, TX 77449-4536
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