MS. LAURA RACHEL KARELITZ PA-C
NPI 1437589082
Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Laura Karelitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Karelitz is 1437589082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2013.

Q: What is Laura Karelitz's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Karelitz was last updated on August 25, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since November 18, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

8150 PERRY HWY STE 101, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237(412) 364-2664(412) 364-8037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 25, 2017, Feb 3, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Ms. Laura Rachel Karelitz Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. LAURA RACHEL KARELITZ PA-C (NPI 1437589082) is an individual physician assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA056540) and active in the NPI registry since November 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Heritage Valley Beaver, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437589082

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. LAURA RACHEL KARELITZCredential: PA-C

Location Address8150 PERRY HWY STE 101Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5232

Mailing Address8150 Perry Highway, Ste 101Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · (412) 364-2664 · Fax (412) 364-8037

Phone(412) 364-2664

Fax(412) 364-8037

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1437589082 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 · MA056540

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.

8150 PERRY HWY STE 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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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

Ms. Laura Rachel Karelitz 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 ID5799915633

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140220001206

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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

55 services50 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

33 services30 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

23 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Heritage Valley Beaver

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaver, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390036

Location1000 Dutch Ridge RoadBeaver, PA 15009 · Beaver County

Emergency services

Heritage Valley Sewickley

Acute Care Hospitals · Sewickley, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390037

Location720 Blackburn RoadSewickley, PA 15143 · Allegheny County

Emergency services

Butler Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Butler, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390168

LocationOne Hospital WayButler, PA 16001 · Butler County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15237 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.

77.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

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

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