Quick answers
- Does Karis A. Van Althuis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karis A. Van Althuis 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 Karis A. Van Althuis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 1,859 services for Karis A. Van Althuis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karis A. Van Althuis's NPI number?
- 1972841518. 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 Karis A. Van Althuis, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,859 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)249 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)145 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)120 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)91 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)70 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%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Karis A. Van Althuis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karis A. Van Althuis 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.
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341327
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Karis A. Van Althuis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1202 Medical Ctr DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
- 1222 Medical Ctr DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
- 2421 Silver Stream LnWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
- 2701 Pickett RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 419‑9600
- 4141 Shipyard BlvdWilmington, NC 28403 (910) 341‑1540
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karis A. Van Althuis as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- Wilmington Health PLLC369 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972841518 |
| 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