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DR. KATE TWELKER M.D.
NPI 1699071183
Surgery in Elmhurst, NY

Active since February 01, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, 79-01 BROADWAY, RM E2-29E, ELMHURST, NY 11373(718) 334-3021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Kate Twelker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATE TWELKER M.D. (NPI 1699071183) is an individual surgery provider in Elmhurst, New York, licensed in New York (285697) and active in the NPI registry since February 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699071183
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATE TWELKERCredential: M.D.
Location AddressELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, 79-01 BROADWAY, RM E2-29EElmhurst, NY 11373
Mailing AddressElmhurst Hospital Center, Department Of Surgery, 79-01 Broadway, Rm E2-29eElmhurst, NY 11373 · (718) 334-3021
Phone(718) 334-3021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1699071183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 285697
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kate Twelker M.d. 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 ID9032492764
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170203000519
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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
107 services38 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
28 services14 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
16 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elmhurst, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330128
Location79-01 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11373 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

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 Kate Twelker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kate Twelker is 1699071183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2011.

Where is Kate Twelker located?

Kate Twelker practices at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Department Of Surgery 79-01 Broadway, Rm E2-29e, Elmhurst, NY 11373. The listed phone number is (718) 334-3021.

What is Kate Twelker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kate Twelker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kate Twelker 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 Kate Twelker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kate Twelker is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kate Twelker was last updated on April 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.