Karen Knops, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Karen Knops is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Bellevue, WA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Karen Knops, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Bellevue, WA. She graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.17/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.17/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better20.34%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+15.2 pts)
20.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
59
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2001
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · May 26, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Karen Knops
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Knops for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Bellevue 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 Knops
NPI records show Dr. Knops as active with telehealth listed in Bellevue, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 635-6393.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Knops
Practice Location
1035 116th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004-4604
Mailing Address
1035 116th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004-4604
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