Quick answers
- Does Carissa L. Werkheiser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carissa L. Werkheiser accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carissa L. Werkheiser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 152 services for Carissa L. Werkheiser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carissa L. Werkheiser's NPI number?
- 1003181397. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carissa L. Werkheiser, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 152 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)90 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)38 services
- Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 5-10 minutes (99421)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression26%
- Asthma20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carissa L. Werkheiser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1210 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103 (610) 402‑3888
- 1431 Nursery StFogelsville, PA 18051
- 2100 Mack Blvd, Fl 4Allentown, PA 18103
- 281 N 12th St, Lvpg Vascular SurgeryLehighton, PA 18235 (610) 402‑9400
- 281 N 12th St BLehighton, PA 18235 (610) 377‑7793
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carissa L. Werkheiser as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group2,542 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Allentown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Allentown, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003181397 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians