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LAUREN L KNIPE PA-C
NPI 1316495443
Physician Assistant in Fountain Hill, PA

Active since September 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 OSTRUM ST STE 504, FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015(484) 526-3648(484) 526-2034 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2019, Sep 19, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lauren L Knipe Pa-c NPPES

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

LAUREN L KNIPE PA-C (NPI 1316495443) is an individual physician assistant in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA058482) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316495443
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN L KNIPECredential: PA-C
Location Address701 OSTRUM ST STE 504Fountain Hill, PA 18015-1153
Mailing Address701 Ostrum St, Suite 302Fountain Hill, PA 18015-1155 · (484) 526-6000 · Fax (484) 526-9410
Phone(484) 526-3648
Fax(484) 526-2034
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 19, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1316495443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA058482
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
701 OSTRUM ST STE 504, Fountain Hill, PA 18015
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Lauren L Rice Pa-c

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

Lauren L Knipe Pa-c 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 ID7810285277
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161018001350
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
196 services78 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.
77 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
42 services41 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
33 services26 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
24 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem

Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390049
Location801 Ostrum StreetBethlehem, PA 18015 · Northampton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lehighton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390335
Location500 St Luke's DriveLehighton, PA 18235 · Carbon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18015 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
$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.

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.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MARLEE BETH MILKIS MD
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
701 OSTRUM ST STE 504
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-2034
JOHN INTERRANTE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
701 OSTRUM ST STE 504
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3648
MS. DANIELLE MORIARTY CRNP
Family Medicine
701 OSTRUM ST STE 504
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Northampton County (484) 526-3648

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 Lauren Knipe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Knipe is 1316495443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 19, 2016. The provider is also known as Lauren L Rice Pa-C.

Where is Lauren Knipe located?

Lauren Knipe practices at 701 Ostrum St Ste 504, Fountain Hill, PA 18015. The listed phone number is (484) 526-3648.

What is Lauren Knipe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Lauren Knipe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Knipe 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.

Is Lauren Knipe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Knipe is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem and St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Knipe was last updated on February 18, 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.