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MRS. KAREN PRIESTER MD
NPI 1912193780
Anesthesiology in Bethlehem, PA

Active since September 14, 2007PECOS Enrolled
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017(610) 861-8080(610) 849-1013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, Sep 2, 2020, Dec 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mrs. Karen Priester Md NPPES

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

MRS. KAREN PRIESTER MD (NPI 1912193780) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD443176) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912193780
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KAREN PRIESTERCredential: MD
Location Address2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RDBethlehem, PA 18017-7307
Mailing Address2775 Schoenersville RdBethlehem, PA 18017-7307 · (610) 861-8080 · Fax (610) 849-1013
Phone(610) 861-8080
Fax(610) 849-1013
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1912193780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD443176
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Sarena Williams

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Karen Priester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Priester reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lehigh Valley Physician Group
0.1 mi
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2597 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, SUITE 305
Bethlehem, PA 18017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164751004 (484) 884-1021

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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
410 services372 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
272 services262 patients
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
158 services155 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
106 services105 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
91 services90 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732
This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
71 services65 patients

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.

DR. PAUL F. DUFFY D.C.
Chiropractor
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
MELISSA LAU
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, ENTRANCE A
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 402-3560
ELIZABETH M LARSEN PT
Physical Therapist
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
CHRISTOPHER RICHARD FERRANTE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
DR. KURT EDWARD BRZEZINSKI D.C.
Chiropractor
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
KATRINA FASSL WERKHEISER P.T.
Physical Therapist
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
MARIO ALBERTO CARRANZA P.T.
Physical Therapist
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080
DR. JASON W. RUDOLPH MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Northampton County (610) 861-8080

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 Priester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Priester is 1912193780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2007. The provider is also known as Karen Sarena Williams.

Where is Karen Priester located?

Karen Priester practices at 2775 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The listed phone number is (610) 861-8080.

What is Karen Priester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Karen Priester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Priester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Priester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Priester reassigns Medicare benefits to Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Bethlehem, PA). The 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 Priester'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 Priester was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.