Quick answers
- Does Kara L. Pagels accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara L. Pagels 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. Pagels see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 58 services for Kara L. Pagels. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kara L. Pagels's NPI number?
- 1528479045. 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. Pagels, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 58 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)23 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure43%
- Anxiety39%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kara L. Pagels is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 103 Sitterly RdHalfmoon, NY 12065 (518) 579‑2800
- 1101 Nott StSchenecctady, NY 12308 (518) 243‑4121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kara L. Pagels as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Island Emergency Medical Services PC137 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Halfmoon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Halfmoon, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Island Emergency Medical Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528479045 |
| 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