KATHERINE ANN ABEL PA-C
NPI 1972944437
Physician Assistant in Steelton, PA

Q: What is Katherine Abel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Abel is 1972944437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2013. The provider is also known as Katherine Ann Smith.

Q: What is Katherine Abel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Abel was last updated on January 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since July 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

225 N FRONT ST, STEELTON, PA 17113(717) 939-4593(717) 939-0955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2026, Apr 28, 2022, Dec 11, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Katherine Ann Abel Pa-c NPPES

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

KATHERINE ANN ABEL PA-C (NPI 1972944437) is an individual physician assistant in Steelton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OA003068) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972944437

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameKATHERINE ANN ABELCredential: PA-C

Location Address225 N FRONT STSteelton, PA 17113-2240

Mailing Address7 Dock Hill RdMiddleburg, PA 17842-8910 · (570) 837-2123 · Fax (570) 837-2185

Phone(717) 939-4593

Fax(717) 939-0955

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2026

✔ NPI 1972944437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OA003068✔ Licensed in PA · MA056286

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

225 N FRONT ST, Steelton, PA 17113

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Katherine Ann Smith

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1031815010004PA

Other294285F6KPA · Medicare Ptan

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Ann Abel Pa-c 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 ID4981845054

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130801000401

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

77 services49 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

75 services28 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

53 services29 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

16 services16 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390067

Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17113 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

$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.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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