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Hospice/Palliative Care

Karl M. Ahlswede, MD

Works at hospitals in Muncy, PA · Wellsboro, PA · Williamsport, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Karl M. Ahlswede, MD is a palliative care doctor at 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701. Phone: (570) 320-7691. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karl M. Ahlswede had 347 Original Medicare patients and 1,235 services. NPI 1033198676. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Palliative care doctor (Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care)
  • Address: 1100 Grampian Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701 · Directions
  • Phone: (570) 320‑7691
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport
  • Group practice: Susquehanna Physician Services
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karl M. Ahlswede, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karl M. Ahlswede accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl M. Ahlswede 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 Karl M. Ahlswede see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 347 Original Medicare patients and 1,235 services for Karl M. Ahlswede. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karl M. Ahlswede's NPI number?
1033198676. 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 Karl M. Ahlswede, 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 patients347
Services billed to Medicare1,235
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients81

Most frequent services

  1. Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)246 services
  2. Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)134 services
  3. Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)124 services
  4. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)120 services
  5. Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)101 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Anxiety54%
  • Depression53%
  • Chronic kidney disease46%

Hospitals where Karl M. Ahlswede works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl M. Ahlswede 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.

  • UPMC MuncyMuncy, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391301
  • UPMC WellsboroWellsboro, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391316
  • UPMC WilliamsportWilliamsport, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390045

Practice locations

Addresses where Karl M. Ahlswede is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karl M. Ahlswede as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Susquehanna Physician Services612 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other palliative care doctors in Pennsylvania

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Susquehanna Physician Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033198676
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians