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Active NPI 1629541180 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Karen Melissa Alexander , PA-C, CCC-SLP

Physician Assistant • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Karen Alexander, PA-C, CCC-SLP is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Karen Alexander delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 W 5TH AVE STE 205.

Karen Alexander is affiliated with Multicare Health System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 W 5th Ave Ste 205

Spokane, WA 992042800

Telephone 5093423350
Fax 5093423377
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2023

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Spokane, WA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
3 Yrs -9.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.2 Yrs
State Avg: 12.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
320 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alexander (3 Years) 3 Yrs
Spokane Specialty Average (12.2 Years) 12.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
138 110 $242.00 $75.55
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax
55 50 $144.00 $39.43
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
25 25 $368.00 $110.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 24 $343.00 $108.79
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
18 18 $152.00 $48.10
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope
16 16 $616.00 $151.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-19
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WA 1212947

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.

Speech-Language Pathologist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License WA LL60807590

The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Multicare Health System

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 984053720

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1396571964

Doctor of Audiology

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2024

Registered at 801 W 5TH AVE STE 205, SPOKANE, WA 992042800 (Tel: 5093423350)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2024

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #LL60807590 in WA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2024

Registered at 801 W 5TH AVE STE 205, SPOKANE, WA 992042800 (Tel: 5093423350)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2024

Recorded as KAREN ALEXANDER, PA-C, CCC-SLP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #1212947 in WA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 16, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active January 08, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2019

Registered at 910 W 5TH AVE STE 1000, SPOKANE, WA 992042975 (Tel: 5098382531)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 3649, SPOKANE, WA 992203649 (Tel: 5098382531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2019

Recorded as KAREN ALEXANDER, BS, MA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2019

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #LL60807590 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 08, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629541180
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 08, 2019
Last Update: September 19, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

801 W 5th Ave Ste 205

Spokane, WA 992042800

Phone: 5093423350

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