KAREN L. MURNANE CRNA
NPI 1881681948
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bethlehem, PA

Active since October 04, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017(610) 402-9099(610) 402-9029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Karen L. Murnane Crna NPPES

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

KAREN L. MURNANE CRNA (NPI 1881681948) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (040406) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881681948
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN L. MURNANECredential: CRNA
Location Address2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RDBethlehem, PA 18017-7300
Mailing Address1245 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite #301Allentown, PA 18103-6258 · (610) 402-9099 · Fax (610) 402-9029
Fax(610) 402-9029
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1881681948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 040406
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN249950L (PA)
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Other Identifiers 13

Other2037653000PA · Indep. Blue Cross
Other1345099PA · Khp Central
Other1543370PA · Gateway
Other11754808PA · Caqh
Other1345099PA · Highmark
Other82863PA · Geisinger
Other03224601PA · Capital Advantage
Medicare UPINS48610PA
Medicare PIN430070506PA
Other1345099PA · First Priority
Other9342422PA · Aetna
Medicaid1027799130001PA
Medicare PIN005367QCYPA

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 L. Murnane Crna 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 ID7416997366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050510000618

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Murnane reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatry
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, 5TH FLOOR
Bethlehem, PA 18017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2310 HIGHLAND AVE
Bethlehem, PA 18020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Professional Anesthesia Services Of North America PC
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
Allentown, PA 18103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 256 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 LANSDOWNE AVE
Darby, PA 19023
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 400 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 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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18017 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Hospitalist
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Dietitian, Registered
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Internal Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Hospitalist
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

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 Murnane's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Murnane is 1881681948. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2005.

Where is Karen Murnane located?

Karen Murnane practices at 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The listed phone number is (610) 402-9099.

What is Karen Murnane's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Karen Murnane enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Murnane 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 Murnane's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Murnane reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Bethlehem, PA), Professional Anesthesia Services Of North America P.C. (Bethlehem, PA), Lehigh Valley Anesthesia Services, P. C. (Allentown, PA) and Northstar Anesthesia Of Pennsylvania, LLC (Darby, PA). 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 Murnane's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Karen Murnane affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Murnane is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Murnane was last updated on March 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.