KRISTEN SALAVA
NPI 1952806838
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Bethlehem, PA
About Kristen Salava NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KRISTEN SALAVA (NPI 1952806838) is an individual rheumatology provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD473192) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2018).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
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
Kristen Salava 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Kristen Salava reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Physician Group Inc
- 2,851 clinicians in this Medicare group
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: St Lukes Warren Physician Group PC
- 528 clinicians in this Medicare group
West Hazleton, PA 18202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 4,429 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 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
St Luke's Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Phillipsburg, NJSt Lukes Quakertown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Quakertown, PASt Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
Acute Care Hospitals · Bethlehem, PASt Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Coaldale, PASt Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · Stroudsburg, PAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18018 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
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 Kristen Salava's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kristen Salava is 1952806838. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2018.
Where is Kristen Salava located?
Kristen Salava practices at 1530 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018. The listed phone number is (484) 503-0055.
What is Kristen Salava's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.
Is Kristen Salava enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kristen Salava 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 Kristen Salava's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Salava reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc (Bethlehem, PA), St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC (Phillipsburg, NJ) and Geisinger Clinic (West Hazleton, 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 Kristen Salava's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kristen Salava accept?
Health plans from Oscar Health list Kristen Salava as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Kristen Salava affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Kristen Salava is affiliated with St Luke's Warren Hospital, St Lukes Quakertown Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital and St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kristen Salava was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Kristen Salava · NPI 1952806838
Rheumatology physician in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 24, 2018.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1952806838 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 24, 2018
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Rheumatology · taxonomy 207RR0500X
- **State license:** MD473192 (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1530 8TH AVE, Bethlehem, PA 18018-1883
- **Phone:** (484) 503-0055
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): St. Luke's Physician Group, Inc (NPI 1063734416, Bethlehem, PA); St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, PC (NPI 1043635733, Phillipsburg, NJ); Geisinger Clinic (NPI 1902410673, West Hazleton, PA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Temple University School Of Medicine, class of 2018
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 8, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1952806838) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.