Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser

Physician Assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
13+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser, PA, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She graduated in 2011, having over 13 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 871-3400 to request Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

798 Hausman Rd
Suite 270
Allentown, PA 18104-9108

(610) 871-3400

(610) 871-5566

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Basics

Full Name	Carissa Lynn Werkheiser
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	1052574589
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 13 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Physician Assistant (PA)
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Physician Assistant

Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser graduated in 2011.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1003181397
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 24, 2015

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser

English

Medical Licenses

Ms. Carissa Lynn Werkheiser has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 13 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant click for detail Physician Assistant 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.	MA055245	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	1087

Practice Locations

798 Hausman Rd
Suite 270
Allentown, PA 18104-9108

Phone: (610) 871-3400
Fax: (610) 871-5566
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed