KAREN E. CHERINKA CRNP
NPI 1093186348
Nurse Practitioner - Family in State College, PA

Active since October 13, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803(814) 689-3156(814) 689-1954 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2021, Mar 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Karen E. Cherinka Crnp NPPES

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

KAREN E. CHERINKA CRNP (NPI 1093186348) is an individual family provider in State College, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (SP015446) and active in the NPI registry since October 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093186348
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN E. CHERINKACredential: CRNP
Location Address1850 E PARK AVE STE 312State College, PA 16803-6706
Mailing Address1850 E Park Ave Ste 312State College, PA 16803-6706 · (814) 689-3156 · Fax (814) 689-1954
Fax(814) 689-1954
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2021
NPI 1093186348 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in PA · SP015446
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312, State College, PA 16803

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen F. Earley

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen E. Cherinka Crnp 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 ID5395034755
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160525001437
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 3

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.
55 services29 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.
36 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16803 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.12
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.13

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Physician Assistant
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Family Medicine
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Physician Assistant
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Physician Assistant
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Physician Assistant
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Family Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Family Medicine
1850 E PARK AVE STE 312
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Cherinka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Cherinka is 1093186348. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2015. The provider is also known as Karen F. Earley.

Where is Karen Cherinka located?

Karen Cherinka practices at 1850 E Park Ave Ste 312, State College, PA 16803. The listed phone number is (814) 689-3156.

What is Karen Cherinka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Karen Cherinka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Cherinka is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Cherinka accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Karen Cherinka as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Cherinka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Cherinka is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Cherinka was last updated on April 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.