Quick answers
- Does Yvonne L. Karanas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yvonne L. Karanas 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 Yvonne L. Karanas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 182 services for Yvonne L. Karanas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yvonne L. Karanas's NPI number?
- 1952485120. 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 Yvonne L. Karanas, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 182 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis57%
- Anxiety52%
Hospitals where Yvonne L. Karanas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yvonne L. Karanas 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.
- Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050038
Practice locations
Addresses where Yvonne L. Karanas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 751 S Bascom AveSan Jose, CA 95128 (408) 885‑5000
- 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly MedSan Jose, CA 95128 (408) 885‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yvonne L. Karanas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Santa Clara1,022 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952485120 |
| 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