Quick answers
- Does Karen S. Bell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. Bell 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 S. Bell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 320 Original Medicare patients and 1,339 services for Karen S. Bell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen S. Bell's NPI number?
- 1336173764. 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 S. Bell, 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 | 320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,339 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)408 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)222 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)153 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)105 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 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%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Karen S. Bell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen S. Bell 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.
- Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390256
- UPMC CarlisleCarlisle, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390058
- UPMC HanoverHanover, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390233
- UPMC MemorialYork, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390101
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen S. Bell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 N 3rd St, Kline Health Center Foot and AnkleHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2100
- 2501 N 3rd St 2nd Fl Kline Hc, Reach ProgramHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2363
- 2501 N 3rd St Fl, 2 Kline Health CenterHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2100
- 2501 N 3rd Street 2nd Floor, Pinnaclehealth Psychological AssociatesHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2143
- 4400 Carlisle PikeCamp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 231‑8360
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Bell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Harrisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harrisburg, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336173764 |
| 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