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DR. KAREN LYNN JOSEPHSON M.D.
NPI 1356316129
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Long Beach, CA

Active since February 23, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027
8000 E BYNUM ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90808(323) 309-0961(562) 795-5965 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Lynn Josephson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN LYNN JOSEPHSON M.D. (NPI 1356316129) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Long Beach, California, licensed in California (A52102) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356316129
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN LYNN JOSEPHSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address8000 E BYNUM STLong Beach, CA 90808-3231
Mailing Address8000 E Bynum StLong Beach, CA 90808-3231 · (323) 309-0961 · Fax (562) 795-5965
Phone(323) 309-0961
Fax(562) 795-5965
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1356316129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A52102
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
8000 E BYNUM ST, Long Beach, CA 90808
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid008521020CA
Medicare UPINF59580CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Karen Lynn Josephson M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2013 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90808 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$58.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Josephson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Josephson is 1356316129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Karen Josephson located?

Karen Josephson practices at 8000 E Bynum St, Long Beach, CA 90808. The listed phone number is (323) 309-0961.

What is Karen Josephson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Karen Josephson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Karen Josephson has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Josephson was last updated on May 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.