DR. KAREN M LAFACE MD
NPI 1982675765
Family Medicine in Ithaca, NY

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.21/100
CMS Quality Rating
950 DANBY RD STE 100-A2, ITHACA, NY 14850(607) 391-2577(888) 987-8119 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Karen M Laface Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN M LAFACE MD (NPI 1982675765) is an individual family medicine provider in Ithaca, New York, licensed in New York (216054-1) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982675765
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN M LAFACECredential: MD
Location Address950 DANBY RD STE 100-A2Ithaca, NY 14850-5778
Mailing Address950 Danby Rd Ste 100-a2Ithaca, NY 14850-5778 · (607) 391-2577 · Fax (888) 987-8119
Fax(888) 987-8119
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 17, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 17, 2024
NPI 1982675765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NY · 216054-1
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 216054 (NY)
950 DANBY RD STE 100-A2, Ithaca, NY 14850

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid02008799NY
Medicaid0017717300001PA

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. Karen M Laface 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 ID9335238252
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071130000033
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 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.

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.
28 services17 patients
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.
16 services12 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca

Acute Care Hospitals · Ithaca, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330307
Location101 Dates DriveIthaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14850 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.21/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
64%94 patients3/55-star benchmark: 93%
Cervical Cancer Screening
57%158 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
26%23 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
57%138 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%291 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
19%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
HIV Screening
9%181 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
44%199 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
62%163 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
30%247 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 47% · 117 patients
46%117 patients
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
30%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 29 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 30 patients
0%30 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$5.93 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

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

Family Medicine
950 DANBY RD STE 100-A2
ITHACA, NY 14850

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 Laface's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Laface is 1982675765. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is Karen Laface located?

Karen Laface practices at 950 Danby Rd Ste 100-A2, Ithaca, NY 14850. The listed phone number is (607) 391-2577.

What is Karen Laface's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Karen Laface enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Laface 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 Karen Laface affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Laface is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Laface was last updated on February 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.