Provider Profile
Karen M. Buerger Talacka, DC
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Buerger Talacka
Based in Sweet Valley, PA, Karen M. Buerger Talacka, DC is listed in the NPI registry under chiropractic. Karen graduated from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in 1986. Karen is also listed as specializing in chiropractor. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 660 services to 72 patients. The services billed most often include chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. NPI 1235281775 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
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
- (570) 477-2158
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5317 MAIN ROAD
Sweet Valley, PA 18656
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Chiropractic 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
Most searched conditions
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Whiplash
Arm & Elbow
- Golfer's elbow
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
Foot & ankle
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Head & jaw
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Head & Neck
- Dizziness And Unsteadiness
- Migraines
- Muscle Spasms & Twitches
Hip & Pelvis
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Leg Length Discrepancy
- Piriformis syndrome
Joints
- Knee pain
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Leg & Foot
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Calf and Hamstring Cramps
- Flat Feet
- Shin Splints
Muscles
- Muscle spasms
- Pulled back muscle
- Repetitive strain injury
Nerve
- Numbness & Tingling
Nerve issues
- Carpal tunnel
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Pinched nerve
Pediatric
- Infant colic
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy back pain
Shoulder & Arm
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff injury
Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spondylolisthesis
Spine & disc
- Herniated disc
- Poor Posture
- Rib pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Stiff neck
- Tailbone pain
- Upper Back Pain
Trauma
- Car accident injuries
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cold laser therapy
- Soft tissue therapy
- Spinal adjustment
- Spinal decompression
Adjustment
- Extremity adjustment
- Gonstead Adjustment
- Sacro-Occipital Technique
- Spinal manipulation
- Upper Cervical Adjustment
Adjustments
- Activator method
- Drop table adjustment
- Joint Mobilization
Advanced Procedures
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Devices & supports
- Custom orthotics
- Kinesiology taping
Diagnostics
- Gait analysis
- Spinal X-Rays
Pediatrics
- Pediatric chiropractic adjustment
Prenatal care
- Webster technique
Recovery
- Compression boot therapy
Rehab & exercise
- Corrective exercises
- Posture Correction Therapy
- Whole body vibration therapy
Soft Tissue
- Medical Massage
- Myofascial release
- Percussion Massage Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
Specialized Care
- Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Spine & disc
- Back And Neck Traction
- Flexion distraction therapy
Spine Therapy
- Chiropractic BioPhysics
- Roller Table Therapy
Therapy
- Active release technique
- Acupressure
- Craniosacral therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Dry needling
- Electrical muscle stimulation
- Infrared Sauna Therapy
- Muscle Scraping
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- Red light therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Wart Removal
Wellness
- Ergonomic assessment
- Functional Medicine Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
660 services · 72 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions | Treatment | 98941 |
437 | More often than most peers in Chiropractic |
| Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions | Treatment | 98940 |
223 | More often than most peers in Chiropractic |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Buerger Talacka?
Dr. Buerger Talacka is a chiropractic in Sweet Valley, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Buerger Talacka's address?
Dr. Buerger Talacka is listed at 5317 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Buerger Talacka?
The number on file is (570) 477-2158. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Buerger Talacka?
Dr. Buerger Talacka's National Provider Identifier is 1235281775. 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
Where did Dr. Buerger Talacka train?
Dr. Buerger Talacka attended Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Buerger Talacka have?
Dr. Buerger Talacka has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Buerger Talacka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Buerger Talacka provides treatments such as chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions and chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Buerger Talacka's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Buerger Talacka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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