Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Steinmetz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Steinmetz 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 Karen L. Steinmetz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 137 services for Karen L. Steinmetz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Steinmetz's NPI number?
- 1013102276. 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 Karen L. Steinmetz, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 137 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)46 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)23 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)16 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)15 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure71%
- Atrial fibrillation62%
- Arthritis56%
Hospitals where Karen L. Steinmetz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Steinmetz at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410009
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Steinmetz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886 (401) 737‑7010
- 455 Tollgate RdWarwick, RI 02886
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Steinmetz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affinity Physicians LLC.730 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Warwick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Warwick, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Affinity Physicians LLC.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013102276 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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