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Dr. Karen Ann Gersch, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Gainesville, GA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1649294240

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Karen Ann Gersch
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 200 S Enota Dr Ne Ste 380, Gainesville, GA, 30501
Enumeration date Jul 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Oct 18, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

208600000X Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 94636 (GA) Secondary
208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 94636 (GA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
000000536050 Other - ANTHEM
200876370 Medicaid IN -
2801007 Medicaid OH -
2810945 Other - UNITED HEALTHCARE
2801007 Other - BUCKEYE
310804060045 Other - CARESOURCE

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Karen Gersch?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karen Gersch is 1649294240, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karen Gersch practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Gainesville, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-10-18.