KAREN J LEFRAK MD
NPI 1972582989
Emergency Medicine in Elkton, MD

Active since January 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Karen J Lefrak Md NPPES

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

KAREN J LEFRAK MD (NPI 1972582989) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Elkton, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0062643) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Union Hospital Of Cecil County, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972582989
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN J LEFRAKCredential: MD
Location Address106 BOW STElkton, MD 21921
Mailing AddressPo Box 3012Wilmington, DE 19804 · (302) 224-5678 · Fax (302) 224-2848
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1972582989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0062643
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.
106 BOW ST, Elkton, MD 21921

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 J Lefrak 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 ID5890741193
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260701000060
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Lefrak reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
106 BOW ST
Elkton, MD 21921
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
324 E MAIN ST
Newark, DE 19711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
  • 18 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 4

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.
116 services108 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
91 services81 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.
56 services55 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.
28 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Union Hospital Of Cecil County

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkton, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210032
Location106 Bow StreetElkton, MD 21921 · Cecil County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21921 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
$89.75 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $22.43 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.11 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $25.52 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
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.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Social Worker (Clinical)
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Pharmacist
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Social Worker
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Hospitalist
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Internal Medicine
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Internal Medicine
106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921

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 Lefrak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Lefrak is 1972582989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2006.

Where is Karen Lefrak located?

Karen Lefrak practices at 106 Bow St, Elkton, MD 21921. The listed phone number is (410) 387-4000.

What is Karen Lefrak's specialty?

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

Is Karen Lefrak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Lefrak 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 Lefrak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Lefrak reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Christiana Care Emergency Physicians LLC (Elkton, MD) and Newark Emergency Center (Newark, DE). 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 Lefrak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Karen Lefrak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Lefrak is affiliated with Union Hospital Of Cecil County.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Lefrak was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.