Quick answers
- Does Carolyn J. Gaukler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn J. Gaukler 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 Carolyn J. Gaukler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 95 Original Medicare patients and 180 services for Carolyn J. Gaukler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn J. Gaukler's NPI number?
- 1194715516. 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 Carolyn J. Gaukler, 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 180 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| 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)38 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)32 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)23 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)22 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)20 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Heart failure54%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
Hospitals where Carolyn J. Gaukler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn J. Gaukler 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.
- Capital Health Medical Center - HopewellPennington, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310044
- Capital Health Regional Medical CenterTrenton, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310092
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn J. Gaukler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Capital WayPennington, NJ 08534 (609) 303‑4000
- 750 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638 (609) 394‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn J. Gaukler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Health Medical Group440 clinicians in the group
- Capital Health Multispecialty Group343 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
Other geriatricians in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Health Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194715516 |
| 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