DR. KAREN ANN EPHLIN MD
NPI 1114992344
Pediatrics in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since February 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
166 HANOVER ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(570) 808-6672(570) 808-6673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2020, Mar 21, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karen Ann Ephlin Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN ANN EPHLIN MD (NPI 1114992344) is an individual pediatrics provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD426154) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114992344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN ANN EPHLINCredential: MD
Location Address166 HANOVER STWilkes Barre, PA 18702-3549
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Fax(570) 808-6673
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1114992344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD426154✔ Licensed in NY · 236228-1
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
166 HANOVER ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid02682057NY
OtherGU039851PA · Medicare Group
Other198834PA · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Ann Ephlin Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Ephlin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Family Medicine
166 HANOVER ST
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18702 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.

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.

Family Medicine
166 HANOVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
General Practice
166 HANOVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Internal Medicine
166 HANOVER ST, STE 203
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Family Medicine
166 HANOVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Family Medicine
166 HANOVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
166 HANOVER ST, SUITE 305
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
166 HANOVER ST, SUITE 102
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
166 HANOVER ST, SUITE 102
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

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 Ephlin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Ephlin is 1114992344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2006.

Where is Karen Ephlin located?

Karen Ephlin practices at 166 Hanover St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (570) 808-6672.

What is Karen Ephlin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Karen Ephlin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Ephlin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Ephlin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Ephlin reassigns Medicare benefits to Geisinger Clinic (Wilkes Barre, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen Ephlin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Ephlin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Karen Ephlin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Ephlin was last updated on August 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.