LAURENCE P KARPER MD
NPI 1063468353
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bethlehem, PA

Q: What is Laurence Karper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurence Karper is 1063468353. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Q: What is Laurence Karper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laurence Karper was last updated on May 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, 5TH FLOOR LVH-M SOUTH, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017(484) 884-6503(484) 884-6504 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2025, May 5, 2020, Jun 17, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Laurence P Karper Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAURENCE P KARPER MD (NPI 1063468353) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD062406L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bethlehem.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063468353

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameLAURENCE P KARPERCredential: MD

Location Address2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, 5TH FLOOR LVH-M SOUTHBethlehem, PA 18017-7300

Mailing Address1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 411Allentown, PA 18104-2323 · (610) 969-1914 · Fax (610) 969-3951

Phone(484) 884-6503

Fax(484) 884-6504

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)Graduated 1988

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2025

✔ NPI 1063468353 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD062406L

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12545 Schoenersville Road, Westgate 5th FloorBethlehem, PA 18017-7300 · Phone (484) 884-6503 · Fax (484) 884-6504

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laurence P Karper Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446242507

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050310000576

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

84 services21 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

44 services16 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

23 services14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

22 services15 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

21 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390133

Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18017 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$166.87 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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