Quick answers
- Does Karen Cortellino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Cortellino 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 Cortellino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 406 services for Karen Cortellino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen Cortellino's NPI number?
- 1205919396. 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 Cortellino, 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 406 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)87 services
- Screening mammography (77067)86 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)75 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)42 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)36 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis43%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Anxiety23%
- Diabetes22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Cortellino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 680 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07514 (908) 284‑2300
- 95 Madison Ave, Suite B03Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 984‑1111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Cortellino as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Richard J Claps MD and Associates PA16 clinicians in the group
- Personal Touch Radiology, LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Paterson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paterson, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205919396 |
| 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
- 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