Karen Priester, MD
NPI 1912193780 · Anesthesiology Physician · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Priester, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1912193780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912193780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD443176 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,127 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 410 | $70 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 272 | $65 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 158 | $113 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 106 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 91 | $51 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Gallbladder, Pancreas, Or Liver Using an Endoscope00732 | 71 | $105 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-14
- Last updated
- 2025-02-18
- Certified
- 2025-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Priester's NPI number?
- Karen Priester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912193780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Priester's specialty?
- Karen Priester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Priester located?
- Karen Priester's practice location on file with NPPES is 2775 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7307.
- What is Karen Priester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Priester is (610) 861-8080.
- Does Karen Priester accept Medicare?
- Karen Priester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Priester's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Priester's NPI (1912193780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.