Quick answers
- Does Gerald J. Harkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald J. Harkins 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 Gerald J. Harkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Gerald J. Harkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gerald J. Harkins's NPI number?
- 1538123625. 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 Gerald J. Harkins, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
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 cholesterol63%
- Anxiety53%
- High blood pressure44%
- Arthritis41%
Hospitals where Gerald J. Harkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerald J. Harkins 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.
- UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald J. Harkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 121 Towne Square DrHershey, PA 17033
- 1995 Technology PkwyMechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 231‑8772
- 2025 Technology PkwyMechanicsburg, PA 17050
- 2501 N 3rd St, Kline Health Center Foot and AnkleHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2100
- 2501 N 3rd St 2nd Fl Kline Hc, Reach ProgramHarrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 782‑2363
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald J. Harkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pinnacle Health Medical Services1,019 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Hershey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hershey, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pinnacle Health Medical Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538123625 |
| 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