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DR. FRANCIS JOSEPH KARLE III D.O.
NPI 1295960078
Emergency Medicine in Hershey, PA

Active since May 21, 2009PECOS Enrolled
71.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455(717) 531-4587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 1, 2019, Jan 28, 2016, Jan 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Francis Joseph Karle Iii D.o. NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS JOSEPH KARLE III D.O. (NPI 1295960078) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS013951) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295960078
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS JOSEPH KARLE IIICredential: D.O.
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DR, MC A410Hershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing AddressPo Box 858, Mc A410Hershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455
Phone(800) 243-1455
Fax(717) 531-4587
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1295960078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OS013951✔ Licensed in IN · 02004780A
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Francis Joseph Karle Iii D.o. 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.

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.

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.
46 services41 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.
22 services21 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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.

71.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.32
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.63

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Francis Karle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Karle is 1295960078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2009.

Where is Francis Karle located?

Francis Karle practices at 500 University Dr Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Francis Karle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Francis Karle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Karle is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Karle was last updated on August 1, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.