Dr Karen Y Ni-jones, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Waco, TX

Dr Karen Y Ni-jones, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Waco, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Hillcrest Physician Services and her current practice location is 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, General Surgery, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 202-7204.

Dr Karen Y Ni-jones is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M3669) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1548293566.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Y Ni-jones, MD
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, General Surgery,
Waco, TX 76712-8952
(254) 202-7204
(254) 202-7298



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Y Ni-jones
GenderFemale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen Y Ni-jones attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548293566
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315946977
  • Enrollment ID: I20061207000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Y Ni-jones such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548293566NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery M3669 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hillcrest Physician Services115330445690

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Entity NameHillcrest Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649294323
PECOS PAC ID: 1153304456
Enrollment ID: O20040609000104

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karen Y Ni-jones, MD
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, General Surgery,
Waco, TX 76712-8952

Ph: (254) 202-7204
Dr Karen Y Ni-jones, MD
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, General Surgery,
Waco, TX 76712-8952

Ph: (254) 202-7204

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Surgery Doctors in Waco, TX

Hope Shin, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-4000    Fax: 254-202-4019
Thomas Andrew Damato, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-2000    
Dr. William H Turney, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6600 Fish Pond Rd, Suite 101, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-776-3188    Fax: 254-776-3607
Josh Harris Goldstrich, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 101, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-776-3188    Fax: 254-776-3607
Dr. Ted R. Smith, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 105, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-7300    Fax: 254-202-7350
Miss Karen Lynn Burnett, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6600 Fish Pond Rd, Suite 101, Waco, TX 76710
Phone: 254-776-3188    Fax: 254-776-3671
Dr. Thomas John Goaley Jr., M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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