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- 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
About Kristin Eckenrode
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Kristin E. Eckenrode, PA-C practices in Altoona, PA. According to Medicare claims data, Kristin cared for 108 Medicare patients across 169 services. The services billed most often include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth. NPI 1508121724 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (814) 494-2862
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Practice Locations
620 HOWARD AVE
Altoona, PA 16601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
169 services · 108 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
74 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
29 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
27 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Altoona 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kristin E. Eckenrode specialize in?
Kristin E. Eckenrode is a physician assistant in Altoona, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Kristin E. Eckenrode located?
Kristin E. Eckenrode is listed at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kristin E. Eckenrode's phone number?
The number on file is (814) 494-2862. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristin E. Eckenrode's NPI number?
Kristin E. Eckenrode's National Provider Identifier is 1508121724. 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 Kristin E. Eckenrode train?
Kristin E. Eckenrode attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristin E. Eckenrode been practicing?
Kristin E. Eckenrode has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kristin E. Eckenrode do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristin E. Eckenrode performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristin E. Eckenrode confirmed this information?
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