KAREN M ECKARDT PT
NPI 1619914801
Physical Therapist - Electrophysiology, Clinical in Bay Shore, NY

Active since May 31, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
131 W MAIN ST, BAY SHORE, NY 11706(631) 665-4560(631) 665-7213 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Karen M Eckardt Pt NPPES

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

KAREN M ECKARDT PT (NPI 1619914801) is an individual electrophysiology, clinical provider in Bay Shore, New York, licensed in New York (011555-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619914801
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2251E1300X
Provider Legal NameKAREN M ECKARDTCredential: PT
Location Address131 W MAIN STBay Shore, NY 11706-8315
Mailing Address3385 Veterans Memorial Hwy Ste IRonkonkoma, NY 11779-7660 · (631) 665-4560 · Fax (631) 665-7213
Fax(631) 665-7213
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1619914801 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Therapist · Electrophysiology, ClinicalRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Code2251E1300X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 011555-1
Definition
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations and encompasses both the professional and technical components of the observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation of bioelectric muscle and nerve potentials, detected by means of surface or needle electrodes, for the purpose of evaluating the integrity of the neuromuscular system. Electrophysiologic evaluations include, but are not limited to, electrodiagnostic testing, which includes clinical needle electromyography, motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, and other evoked potential procedures.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 011555-1 (NY)
131 W MAIN ST, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen M Eckardt Pt 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 ID1759392640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070507000145

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karen M Eckardt reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
3385 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY STE I
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Physical Therapist
99 HUDSON ST FL 5
New York, NY 10013
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 364 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
20 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Physical Therapist
131 W MAIN ST
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Physical Therapist
131 W MAIN ST
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
131 W MAIN ST
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
Physical Therapist
131 W MAIN ST
BAY SHORE, NY 11706

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 M Eckardt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen M Eckardt is 1619914801. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Karen M Eckardt located?

Karen M Eckardt practices at 131 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706. The listed phone number is (631) 665-4560.

What is Karen M Eckardt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Therapist, specializing in Electrophysiology, Clinical, with taxonomy code 2251E1300X.

Is Karen M Eckardt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen M Eckardt 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen M Eckardt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen M Eckardt reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Panetta Physical Therapy, PC (Ronkonkoma, NY) and Bienetre Medical PC (New York, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen M Eckardt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen M Eckardt was last updated on April 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.