Michael Karel, PA
NPI 1841201258 · Medical Physician Assistant · Friend, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Karel, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Friend, NE (NPI 1841201258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841201258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1045 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
17 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 17 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$55 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 | — |
| Simvastatin | 58 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 53 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 40 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 810 N 22nd StBlair, NE 68008Phone: (402) 426-2182Fax: (402) 426-1190
- 810 N 22nd StBlair, NE 68008Phone: (402) 426-2182Fax: (402) 426-1190
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-10
- Last updated
- 2019-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Karel's NPI number?
- Michael Karel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841201258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Karel's specialty?
- Michael Karel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Karel located?
- Michael Karel's practice location on file with NPPES is 905 2nd St, Friend, NE 68359.
- What is Michael Karel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Karel is (402) 947-2541.
- Does Michael Karel accept Medicare?
- Michael Karel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Karel's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Karel's NPI (1841201258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.