Quick answers
- Does Karen C. Palalay accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen C. Palalay 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 C. Palalay see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 187 services for Karen C. Palalay. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen C. Palalay's NPI number?
- 1376628198. 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 C. Palalay, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 187 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)34 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)29 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)29 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 pressure60%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis28%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen C. Palalay is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 116 Fairview Ave N, MirabellaSeattle, WA 98109 (206) 254‑1400
- 1701 Columbia RdSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑3100
- 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑4333
- 2717 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109 (206) 284‑7012
- 3800 Montlake Blvd NESeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑1534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen C. Palalay as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376628198 |
| 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