Karen Elaine Thrift, ANP
Karen Elaine Thrift is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Fort Smith, AR with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AR can see Karen Elaine Thrift, ANP in person in Fort Smith or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 17 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 150dNPPES updated 2025-12-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6801 Rogers Ave Fl 3, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better70.2%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
421
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
442
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.45M
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.2k received from industry
77 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Karen Elaine Thrift's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 776084, Chicago, IL 60677-6084
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 150006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Elaine Thrift for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Smith 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 Elaine Thrift
Dr. Thrift is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Smith, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 274-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Elaine Thrift
Practice Location
6801 Rogers Ave Fl 3, Fort Smith, AR 72903-4067
Mailing Address
Po Box 776084, Chicago, IL 60677-6084
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