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Active NPI 1811140601 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Karina Gonzalez Saunders , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Reading, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Karina Gonzalez Saunders, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Reading, PA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Karina Gonzalez Saunders delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1211 ELM ST.

Karina Gonzalez Saunders is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Health Network and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1211 Elm St

Reading, PA 196042927

Telephone 6103717700
Fax 6103719189
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Reading, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.0 Yrs
State Avg: 11.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Reading, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gonzalez Saunders (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Reading Specialty Average (13.0 Years) 13.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
35 35 $1196.00 $97.91
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
17 17 $1718.00 $142.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-18
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA053357

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License PA MA053357

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St Joseph Regional Health Network

4301 5th St Hwy, Temple, PA 195601739

Phone: 6102088801

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2024

Recorded as KARINA GONZALEZ SAUNDERS, PA-C

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2014

Registered at 1211 ELM ST, READING, PA 196042927 (Tel: 6103717700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2014

Registered at 1211 ELM ST, READING, PA 196042927 (Tel: 6103717700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2014

Recorded as KARINA SAUNDERS, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #MA053357 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 24, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811140601
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 24, 2008
Last Update: September 18, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1211 Elm St

Reading, PA 196042927

Phone: 6103717700

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.