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Medical Oncology

Karen L. Tedesco, MD

Works at hospitals in Albany, NY · Gloversville, NY · Troy, NY … · New York

Summary

Dr. Karen L. Tedesco, MD is an oncologist at 1700 Riverfront Ctr, Amsterdam, NY 12010. Phone: (518) 843-0020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen L. Tedesco had 404 Original Medicare patients and 79,025 services. NPI 1083601124. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen L. Tedesco, 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 Karen L. Tedesco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Tedesco 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. Tedesco see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 404 Original Medicare patients and 79,025 services for Karen L. Tedesco. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen L. Tedesco's NPI number?
1083601124. 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. Tedesco, 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 patients404
Services billed to Medicare79,025
Different services or procedures162
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)9,180 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,400 services
  3. Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg (J2469)1,020 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)759 services
  5. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)750 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)61%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Karen L. Tedesco works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Tedesco 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.

  • Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
  • Nathan Littauer HospitalGloversville, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330276
  • Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
  • St Mary's HealthcareAmsterdam, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330047
  • St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen L. Tedesco is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Tedesco as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • New York Oncology Hematology PC82 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other oncologists in New York

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

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Other clinicians in New York Oncology Hematology PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083601124
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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