Dr. Karen K. Driskell
Dr. Karen K. Driskell
Last updated: Aug 5, 2021

Dr. Karen K. Driskell

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 35 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1986
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1073518809

Dr. Karen K. Driskell MD

Gynecologist

She is located at 8600 Northeast 82nd Street in Kansas City, MO 64158. Can help patients with the following: Infertility, Menstrual Cramps, Ovarian Cancer, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Urinary Incontinence (UI), VBAC. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073518809. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 741-9122. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.nwhcpc.com/providers/karen-driskell-md. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Karen K. Driskell, being an gynecologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Karen K. Driskell.

  • Amenorrhea
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Blood in Urine
  • Braxton Hicks Contractions
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
  • Chlamydia
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Group B Streptococcal Infection (GBS)
  • Gynecological Exam
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Infertility
  • Labor and Birth
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Miscarriage
  • Morning Sickness
  • Osteoporosis
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Overactive Bladder (OAB)
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Perimenopause
  • Placenta Previa
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
  • Pregnancy
  • Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Urinary Incontinence (UI)
  • Urinary Retention
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Uterine Growths
  • VBAC
  • Vaginal Atrophy and Dryness
  • Vaginal Bleeding
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Vaginal Pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Women's Health
  • Yeast Infection

Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen K. Driskell

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Karen K. Driskell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Bronze with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Gold with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Simply Blue Silver with Spira Care Blue Metro EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Balance by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Karen K. Driskell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Karen K. Driskell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology .

Bills through: University Health Physicians

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1986

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.nwhcpc.com/providers/karen-driskell-md
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northlandwomenshealthcare/

Additional Specialities

  • Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Affiliated practices

Liberty Hospital Primary Care Shoal Creek
8380 N Tullis Ave
Kansas City, 64158 MO
(816) 415-3451
Northland Women's Health Care
8600 NE 82nd Street
Kansas City, 64158 MO
(816) 741-9122

Affiliated hospitals

NEW LIBERTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
2525 GLENN HENDREN DR
LIBERTY, 64069 MO
(816) 781-7200

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Karen K. Driskell?

Dr. Karen K. Driskell's office is located at 8600 Northeast 82nd Street in Kansas City, MO 64158.

Has Dr. Karen K. Driskell affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Karen K. Driskell is affiliated with NEW LIBERTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.

What conditions does Dr. Karen K. Driskell treat?

Dr. Karen K. Driskell provides treatment for Infertility, Menstrual Cramps, Ovarian Cancer, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Urinary Incontinence (UI), VBAC. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Karen K. Driskell have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Karen K. Driskell is affiliated with Liberty Hospital Primary Care Shoal Creek. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Karen K. Driskell accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?

Yes, Dr. Karen K. Driskell is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.