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LINNANE R BATZEL MD
NPI 1447288865
Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
82.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM DEPT OF EMERGENCY MED, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2866(814) 887-6785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Linnane R Batzel Md NPPES

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

LINNANE R BATZEL MD (NPI 1447288865) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD417888) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447288865
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLINNANE R BATZELCredential: MD
Location Address620 HOWARD AVE, ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDAltoona, PA 16601-4804
Mailing Address620 Howard Ave, Altoona Regional Health SystemAltoona, PA 16601-4804 · (814) 889-2866 · Fax (814) 887-6785
Fax(814) 887-6785
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2026
NPI 1447288865 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD417888
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.
620 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1007278290PA

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

Linnane R Batzel Md 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 ID9133388507
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120306000082
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 2

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.
237 services226 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.
70 services70 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Bedford Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Everett, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390117
Location10455 Lincoln HighwayEverett, PA 15537 · Bedford County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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.

82.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.84
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.86

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant (Medical)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Dietitian, Registered
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physician Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Physical Therapy Assistant
620 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601

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 Linnane Batzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linnane Batzel is 1447288865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is Linnane Batzel located?

Linnane Batzel practices at 620 Howard Ave Altoona Regional Health System Dept Of Emergency Med, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2866.

What is Linnane Batzel's specialty?

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

Is Linnane Batzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linnane Batzel 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 Linnane Batzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linnane Batzel is affiliated with Upmc Altoona and Upmc Bedford Memorial.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linnane Batzel was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.