Quick answers
- Does Karen M. Hickey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. Hickey 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 Karen M. Hickey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 3,052 services for Karen M. Hickey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen M. Hickey's NPI number?
- 1578930541. 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 Karen M. Hickey, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,052 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,756 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)410 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)288 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)206 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)150 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%
- Arthritis73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Karen M. Hickey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen M. Hickey 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 KaneKane, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391318
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen M. Hickey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 190 N Fraley St, Suite 1Kane, PA 16735 (814) 837‑8955
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. Hickey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Elk Regional Professional Group, Inc.5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Pennsylvania →
Other physical therapists in Kane
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kane, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Elk Regional Professional Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578930541 |
| 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