Quick answers
- Does Karen L. Altobelli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen L. Altobelli 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 L. Altobelli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 249 Original Medicare patients and 503 services for Karen L. Altobelli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen L. Altobelli's NPI number?
- 1699714667. 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 L. Altobelli, 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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 503 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)211 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)25 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Karen L. Altobelli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen L. Altobelli 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.
- St Luke's Hospital - Easton CampusEaston, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390162
- St Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310060
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen L. Altobelli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2851 Baglyos Cir, Suite 201Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 867‑7134
- 3445 High Point Blvd, Suite 400Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 866‑5555
- 497 Bushkill Plaza LnWind Gap, PA 18091 (610) 776‑4512
- 6689 Sullivan TrlWind Gap, PA 18091
- 6689 Sullivan Trl, Suite 101Wind Gap, PA 18091
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen L. Altobelli as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
- Specialty Physician Associates, LLC42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Bethlehem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethlehem, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699714667 |
| 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