Karen Jeghers, PA

Physician Assistant

(781) 624-8000Weymouth, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Karen Jeghers, PA has been part of the Weymouth medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 38+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Weymouth area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 613 Physician Assistant providers in MASee all Physician Assistant in Weymouth38+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5400dNPPES updated 2011-07-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fogg Rd, Weymouth, MA 02190-2432

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 76% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

534

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

523

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

686

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $13k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Mailing address

Po Box 369, Carver, MA 02330-0369

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Karen Jeghers

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

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

Dr. Jeghers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Weymouth, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 624-8000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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