arkansas
Specialties
Family Nurse Practitioner
Karen Elaine Thrift
Karen E. Thrift
Last updated: Dec 24, 2025

Karen E. Thrift

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 12 years
  • Graduation year: 2009
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1093031619

Karen E. Thrift ANP

Family Nurse Practitioner

She is located at 6801 Rogers Avenue Floor 3 in Fort Smith, AR 72903. Can help patients with the following: Acne, Allergies, Headache, Nausea and Vomiting, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Weight Loss. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093031619. Appointment can be made via the phone number (479) 274-4000. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Karen Elaine Thrift, being an family nurse practitioner, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Karen E. Thrift.

  • Acne
  • Allergies
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Common Cold
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Gynecological Exam
  • Headache
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Influenza
  • Insomnia
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Prescription Refill
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Karen E. Thrift

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Jul 19, 2010, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Exp Standardized PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Bronze Value PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Catastrophic HSA PPO · Catastrophic True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Standardized PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Value PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver AH PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver Standardized PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Health Advantage

Network data as of Jul 19, 2010, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
Health Advantage plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HA Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Bronze National POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Premier National POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Standardized POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Premier National POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Standardized POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver AH POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver Standardized POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Octave

Network data as of Jul 19, 2010, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Octave
Octave plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Octave Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Bronze Value POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Classic National POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Standardized POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver AH POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver Standardized POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients

Dental plans

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Jul 19, 2010, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Dental Gold PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Gold Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Pediatric PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Silver PPO · Low True Blue PPO 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 E. Thrift 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 E. Thrift is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner .

Bills through: Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

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

Additional Specialities

  • Nurse Practitioner

Affiliated practices

Adult Medicine Specialists
1120 Lexington Avenue
Fort Smith, 72901 AR
(479) 709-7260

Affiliated hospitals

SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1001 TOWSON AVENUE
FORT SMITH, 72901 AR
(479) 441-4000

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Karen Elaine Thrift?

Karen Elaine Thrift's office is located at 6801 Rogers Avenue Floor 3 in Fort Smith, AR 72903.

What conditions does Karen Elaine Thrift treat?

Karen Elaine Thrift provides treatment for Acne, Allergies, Headache, Nausea and Vomiting, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Weight Loss. For the full list see this list.

Has Karen Elaine Thrift affiliation with hospitals?

Karen Elaine Thrift is affiliated with SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Karen Elaine Thrift accept patients with Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness?

Yes, Karen Elaine Thrift is listed in-network for Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Karen Elaine Thrift have affiliation with practices?

Karen Elaine Thrift is affiliated with Adult Medicine Specialists.