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Gastroenterology

Karen Jerome-Zapadka, MD

Works at hospitals in Beaver, PA · Sewickley, PA · New Castle, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Karen Jerome-Zapadka, MD is a gastroenterologist at 100 Knowlson Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone: (412) 920-5860. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen Jerome-Zapadka had 310 Original Medicare patients and 467 services. NPI 1144276049. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 100 Knowlson Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (412) 920‑5860
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Heritage Valley Beaver, Heritage Valley Sewickley, UPMC Jameson
  • Group practice: Valley Gastroenterology Associates PC
  • Medical school: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine · graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen Jerome-Zapadka, 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 Jerome-Zapadka accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Karen Jerome-Zapadka may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karen Jerome-Zapadka see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 467 services for Karen Jerome-Zapadka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen Jerome-Zapadka's NPI number?
1144276049. 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 Jerome-Zapadka, 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 patients310
Services billed to Medicare467
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)89 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)75 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)57 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)46 services
  5. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)45 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Anxiety36%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Diabetes24%

Hospitals where Karen Jerome-Zapadka works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen Jerome-Zapadka 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.

  • Heritage Valley BeaverBeaver, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390036
  • Heritage Valley SewickleySewickley, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390037
  • UPMC JamesonNew Castle, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390016

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen Jerome-Zapadka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Valley Gastroenterology Associates PC25 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Beaver Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaver Falls, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Valley Gastroenterology Associates PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144276049
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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