Quick answers
- Does Karen I. Dacey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen I. Dacey 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 I. Dacey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,780 Original Medicare patients and 4,486 services for Karen I. Dacey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen I. Dacey's NPI number?
- 1982786315. 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 I. Dacey, 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 | 1,780 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,486 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)985 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)618 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)570 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)364 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)348 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Karen I. Dacey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen I. Dacey 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 Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen I. Dacey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 190 Brodhead Rd, Suite 201Bethlehem, PA 18017 (610) 861‑8977
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen I. Dacey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Eye Group P.C.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Bethlehem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethlehem, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley Eye Group P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982786315 |
| 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