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- 500 University Dr, Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033
About Dr. Karle
Francis J. Karle, D.O. is a healthcare provider in Hershey, PA specializing in emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Francis cared for 73 Medicare patients across 80 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, and emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. This provider record is associated with NPI 1295960078.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (800) 243-1455
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
500 UNIVERSITY DR MC A410
Hershey, PA 17033
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye Care
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
Skin & Infections
Urinary & Bladder
Women's Health
Abdomen & Digestion
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Blood & Circulation
Breathing
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Environmental
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Spine & Back
Urinary & Kidney
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
Ear, Nose & Throat
Eye & ENT
Heart & Diagnostics
Imaging & Diagnostics
Injections & Vaccines
Kidney Care
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
Orthopedics
Poisoning & Toxicology
Specialized Care
Stroke & Vascular
Toxicology
Women's Health
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Digestive Care
Eye Care
Heart Care
Orthopedic Procedures
Supportive Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
80 services · 73 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Francis J. Karle?
Francis J. Karle is an emergency physician in Hershey, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Francis J. Karle's address?
Francis J. Karle is listed at 500 University Dr Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Francis J. Karle?
The number on file is (800) 243-1455. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Francis J. Karle's NPI number?
Francis J. Karle's National Provider Identifier is 1295960078. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Francis J. Karle been practicing?
Francis J. Karle has 17+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2009. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Francis J. Karle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Francis J. Karle the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Francis J. Karle confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Francis J. Karle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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