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CARLA ALTEMA PA-C
NPI 1740039452
Physician Assistant in Lawrence, MA

Active since May 15, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18 FLORENCE AVE, LAWRENCE, MA 01841(781) 462-5316 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Carla Altema Pa-c NPPES

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

CARLA ALTEMA PA-C (NPI 1740039452) is an individual physician assistant in Lawrence, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since May 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Ctr, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740039452
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARLA ALTEMACredential: PA-C
Location Address18 FLORENCE AVELawrence, MA 01841-4006
Mailing Address18 Florence AveLawrence, MA 01841-4006 · (781) 462-5316
Phone(781) 462-5316
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1740039452 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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.
18 FLORENCE AVE, Lawrence, MA 01841
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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

Carla Altema 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 ID8729528302
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240910002128
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220066
Location271 Carew StreetSpringfield, MA 01104 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01841 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 Carla Altema's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carla Altema is 1740039452. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2024.

Where is Carla Altema located?

Carla Altema practices at 18 Florence Ave, Lawrence, MA 01841. The listed phone number is (781) 462-5316.

What is Carla Altema's specialty?

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

Is Carla Altema enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carla Altema 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 Carla Altema affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carla Altema is affiliated with Mercy Medical Ctr.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carla Altema was last updated on May 15, 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.