Quick answers
- Does Karl B. Michalko accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl B. Michalko 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 Karl B. Michalko see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 2,266 services for Karl B. Michalko. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl B. Michalko's NPI number?
- 1386686947. 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 Karl B. Michalko, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,266 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,758 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)94 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)71 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)48 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)47 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis72%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Karl B. Michalko works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karl B. Michalko 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.
- Nicholas H Noyes Memorial HospitalDansville, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330238
- Rochester General HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330125
- Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330285
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl B. Michalko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 360 Linden Oaks, Suite 210Rochester, NY 14625 (585) 641‑0141
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl B. Michalko as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hand Surgery Associates LLP2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
Other hand surgeons in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hand Surgery Associates LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386686947 |
| 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