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KARA CRESSE PA
NPI 1982073250
Physician Assistant in West Chester, PA

Active since September 17, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 E MARSHALL ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380(610) 431-5000(610) 431-5025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2022, Jul 14, 2021, Jul 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kara Cresse Pa NPPES

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

KARA CRESSE PA (NPI 1982073250) is an individual physician assistant in West Chester, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA057851) and active in the NPI registry since September 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and maintains a secondary practice location in Exton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982073250
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA CRESSECredential: PA
Location Address701 E MARSHALL STWest Chester, PA 19380-4412
Mailing Address750 W Lincoln Hwy Ste 310Exton, PA 19341-2547 · (610) 363-0100 · Fax (610) 363-3923
Phone(610) 431-5000
Fax(610) 431-5025
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1982073250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA057851
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.
701 E MARSHALL ST, West Chester, PA 19380
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kara Costanzo Pa

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1750 W Lincoln HwyExton, PA 19341-2547 · Phone (610) 363-0100 · Fax (610) 363-3923

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

Kara Cresse Pa 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 ID9234447699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151005000961
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 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.

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.
129 services66 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
44 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
33 services23 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chester County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Chester, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390179
Location701 East Marshall StreetWest Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19380 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$185.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

NINA RUTH MAZZARELLI RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5000
CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL SPU
General Acute Care Hospital
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5000
ELISABETH ANNE CARTER MHS
Physician Assistant
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5150
JENNIFER M. BINGNEAR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 E MARSHALL ST, NRW 141
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5472
PROF. AMANDA BRAUNSTEIN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5000
EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALISTS, PC
Emergency Medicine
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5150
MISS SARA ELIZABETH STERLING DO
Hospitalist
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5000
ANNAMARIE KOLLER D.O.
Pediatrics
701 E MARSHALL ST
WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Chester County (610) 431-5376

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 Kara Cresse's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Cresse is 1982073250. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2015. The provider is also known as Kara Costanzo PA.

Where is Kara Cresse located?

Kara Cresse practices at 701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA 19380. The listed phone number is (610) 431-5000.

What is Kara Cresse's specialty?

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

Is Kara Cresse enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Cresse 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 Kara Cresse affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kara Cresse is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania and Chester County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Cresse was last updated on December 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.