Quick answers
- Does Kara L. Albrecht accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara L. Albrecht 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 Kara L. Albrecht see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 178 Original Medicare patients and 337 services for Kara L. Albrecht. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara L. Albrecht's NPI number?
- 1508019878. 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 Kara L. Albrecht, 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 | 178 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 337 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)59 services
- Pelvic exam (99459)43 services
- Insertion of temporary bladder tube (51701)20 services
- Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device (57160)17 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety34%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Kara L. Albrecht works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara L. Albrecht 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.
- Independence Health System Butler Memorial HospitaButler, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390168
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390107
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara L. Albrecht is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara L. Albrecht as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508019878 |
| 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