Carolyn S Updike, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Altoona, PA

Carolyn S Updike, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She graduated from nursing school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Geisinger Clinic and her current practice location is 3109 Fairway Dr, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 696-8886.

Carolyn S Updike is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number RN276518L) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295790087.

Contact Information

Carolyn S Updike, CRNA
3109 Fairway Dr,
Altoona, PA 16602-4475
(814) 696-8886
(814) 696-8883



Provider's Profile

Full NameCarolyn S Updike
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience29 Years
Location3109 Fairway Dr, Altoona, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Carolyn S Updike graduated from nursing school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295790087
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870532138
  • Enrollment ID: I20050427000430

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carolyn S Updike such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295790087NPI-NPPES
925595OtherPAHIGHMARK
0018206000007MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered RN276518L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Geisinger-lewistown HospitalLewistown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Geisinger Clinic53956570012866

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Entity NameGeisinger Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366493868
PECOS PAC ID: 5395657001
Enrollment ID: O20040130000518

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Carolyn S Updike, CRNA
Po Box 108,
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-0108

Ph: (814) 696-8886
Carolyn S Updike, CRNA
3109 Fairway Dr,
Altoona, PA 16602-4475

Ph: (814) 696-8886

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Altoona, PA

Edward J Pavlosky Jr., CRNA
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
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Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
Adrienne Berardi,
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Elizabeth Hoenstine,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3109 Fairway Dr, 7th Floor, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-696-8886    
Heather Nicole Ritchey, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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James Noel,
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