Karen J. Freshwater
Last updated: Nov 27, 2023

Karen J. Freshwater

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 12 years
  • Graduation year: 2009
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1467685982

Karen J. Freshwater PA-C

Physician Assistant

She is located at 601 John Street Suite M124 in Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467685982. Appointment can be made via the phone number (269) 341-7500. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

Blue Care Network of Michigan

Network data as of Aug 22, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
Blue Care Network of Michigan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra HMO · Gold Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure HMO · Bronze Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver HMO · Silver Null Accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Select HMO Value HMO · Catastrophic Null Accepting new patients

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company

Network data as of Aug 22, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA PPO · Expanded Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure PPO · Bronze Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold PPO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra PPO · Gold Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA PPO · Silver Null Not accepting new patients
Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value PPO · Catastrophic Null Not accepting new patients

Priority Health

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

Show all 17 plans from Priority Health
Priority Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Gold Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Premier Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold HMO · Gold Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Gold Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Silver Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel HMO · Silver Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA HMO · Expanded Bronze Mypriority HMO Accepting new patients
MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Bronson Healthcare Partners HMO · Expanded Bronze Bronson Narrow Network HMO 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 Karen J. Freshwater 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

Karen J. Freshwater is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physician Assistant .

Bills through: Bronson Methodist Hospital

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

Graduated in 2009

Affiliated practices

Battle Creek Health Sytem -Urgent Care
300 Avenue A
Springfield, 49037 MI
(269) 245-8056

Affiliated hospitals

BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL
601 JOHN STREET
KALAMAZOO, 49007 MI
(269) 341-6000
BRONSON BATTLE CREEK HOSPITAL
300 NORTH AVENUE
BATTLE CREEK, 49017 MI
(269) 966-8000
BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL
408 HAZEN STREET
PAW PAW, 49079 MI
(269) 657-1400

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Questions & Answers

Has Karen J. Freshwater affiliation with hospitals?

Karen J. Freshwater is affiliated with BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Karen J. Freshwater have affiliation with practices?

Karen J. Freshwater is affiliated with Battle Creek Health Sytem -Urgent Care.

Where can you meet with Karen J. Freshwater?

Karen J. Freshwater's office is located at 601 John Street Suite M124 in Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

Does Karen J. Freshwater accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company?

Yes, Karen J. Freshwater is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.