DR. KENNETH DARREN KATZ MD
NPI 1932173226
Emergency Medicine in Allentown, PA

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 402-8111(610) 402-1698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kenneth Darren Katz Md NPPES

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

DR. KENNETH DARREN KATZ MD (NPI 1932173226) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD421744) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932173226
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENNETH DARREN KATZCredential: MD
Location Address1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVDAllentown, PA 18103-6202
Mailing AddressPo Box 1754Allentown, PA 18105-1754
Fax(610) 402-1698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 2019
NPI 1932173226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD421744
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License MD421744 (PA)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, Allentown, PA 18103

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001956500PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kenneth Darren Katz Md 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 ID4486846755
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101005000403
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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
118 services118 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
59 services59 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
34 services33 patients
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.
17 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
11 services11 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 18103 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Hospitalist
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Pediatrics
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Emergency Medicine
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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 Kenneth Katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Katz is 1932173226. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Katz located?

Kenneth Katz practices at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 402-8111.

What is Kenneth Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kenneth Katz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Katz 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 Kenneth Katz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Katz is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Katz was last updated on July 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.