DR. ISTVAN KARACSON DO
NPI 1255075669
Family Medicine in Sayre, PA

Active since April 21, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2025, Apr 21, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Istvan Karacson Do NPPES

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

DR. ISTVAN KARACSON DO (NPI 1255075669) is an individual family medicine provider in Sayre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Ohio (34.018214) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).Information from the official NPPES registry record.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255075669
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ISTVAN KARACSONCredential: DO
Location Address1 GUTHRIE SQSayre, PA 18840-1625
Mailing Address1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840-1625 · Fax (570) 887-2807
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2025
NPI 1255075669 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in OH · 34.018214
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

1 GUTHRIE SQ, Sayre, PA 18840

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Istvan Karacson is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Istvan Karacson is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183091614

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20251020002547

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.22 for a new patient copayment and $24.2 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 18840 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.88
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.82
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Istvan Karacson is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER6847 N CHESTNUT
RAVENNA, OH 44266
(330) 297-2300Acute Care Hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255075669, enumerated as an "individual" on April 21, 2022.

The provider is located at 1 GUTHRIE SQ SAYRE, PA 18840 and the phone number is (570) 888-6666.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Istvan Karacson is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER.