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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Stephen S. Karol, MD

Works at hospitals in Munster, IN · Hobart, IN · Indiana

Summary

Stephen S. Karol, MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Munster, IN and Hobart, IN. NPI 1487709986. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen S. Karol, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Rci (WRS) LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stephen S. Karol work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen S. Karol at 2 hospitals: Community Hospital and St Mary Medical Center Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stephen S. Karol see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Valparaiso, IN and Merrillville, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen S. Karol's specialty?
Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as the primary specialty.
Does Stephen S. Karol accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen S. Karol accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stephen S. Karol?
(219) 769-0777, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen S. Karol's NPI number?
1487709986. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stephen S. Karol works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen S. Karol at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen S. Karol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen S. Karol as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valparaiso, IN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487709986
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians