Quick answers
- Does Christine J. Karell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine J. Karell 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 Christine J. Karell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 644 services for Christine J. Karell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine J. Karell's NPI number?
- 1053480590. 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 Christine J. Karell, 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 | 137 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 644 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)469 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)104 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)19 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)17 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure53%
- Depression47%
- High cholesterol40%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Christine J. Karell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine J. Karell 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.
- Regional West Medical CenterScottsbluff, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280061
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine J. Karell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 815 Flack AveAlliance, NE 69301 (308) 225‑6572
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Alliance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alliance, NE — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053480590 |
| 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