CARYN F CALKA PAC
NPI 1598981300
Physician Assistant in Easton, MD


Quality Rating: 74.23 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 18, 2007

Contact Information

510 IDLEWILD AVE
SUITE 200
EASTON, MD
ZIP 21601
Phone: (410) 820-8226
Fax: (410) 820-8405

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 20
  • Physician Assistant
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CARYN CALKA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Caryn Calka, a primary care provider established in Easton, Maryland with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant and more than 20 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598981300 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number C0003502 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1598981300
Provider Name
CARYN F CALKA PAC
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
510 IDLEWILD AVE SUITE 200 EASTON, MD 21601
Location Phone
(410) 820-8226
Location Fax
(410) 820-8405
Mailing Address
510 IDLEWILD AVE SUITE 200 EASTON, MD 21601
Mailing Phone
(410) 820-8226
Mailing Fax
(410) 820-8405
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2006
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-18-2007
Last Update Date
07-01-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Caryn Calka sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
C0003502
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
494914ZP1MEDICARE PIN (08)MD 
195542ZCXDMEDICARE PIN (08)MD 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Caryn Calka is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Caryn Calka is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850489014

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20071121000496

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

This service was performed 128 times for 99 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 32 times for 31 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 296 times for 184 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg

Synvisc or Synvisc-One is a treatment involving an injection of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. This substance, naturally found in the body, helps lubricate and cushion your joints, reducing pain and improving mobility. It's often used for arthritis patients.

This service was performed 1,248 times for 24 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

This service was performed 17 times for 13 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

This service was performed 138 times for 106 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 83 times for 83 patients

Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.

This service was performed 29 times for 28 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a tiny camera, called an endoscope, to view and repair a damaged shoulder ligament. Simultaneously, a small portion of the shoulder bone is shaved to alleviate discomfort and improve movement. It's a minimally invasive technique that aids in a quicker recovery.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views

An elbow X-ray with a minimum of 3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It helps visualize the bones of the elbow from different angles. This aids in diagnosing conditions like fractures or arthritis. The procedure is quick, painless, and usually takes around 15 minutes.

This service was performed 17 times for 13 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

This service was performed 42 times for 30 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

This service was performed 34 times for 28 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

This service was performed 66 times for 52 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

This service was performed 22 times for 21 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

This service was performed 68 times for 51 patients

X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views

An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

This service was performed 55 times for 30 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.43 for a new patient copayment and $18.05 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 21601 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $89.75
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.99
  • Maximum New Patient Price $175.57
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.43
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.49
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.89

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.23
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.02
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.75

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 74.23, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 74.23 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 75.85

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 38.26

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 38.26

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Caryn Calka is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON219 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 822-1000Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1598981300
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
25188188230
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 0 + 24 = 70
Step 3: because the number obtained in step 2 ends in zero, the check digit is zero.
0

The NPI number 1598981300 is valid because the calculated check digit 0 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1649276452 BENJAMIN DENNY KNOX MD
Individual
Specialist510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1164613998MS. JENNIFER LEIGH GLEISNER MS, ATC
Individual
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(301) 904-9220
1538515952SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
Organization
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1811990500DR. MYRON JAMES SZCZUKOWSKI JR. MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1134122716 JAMES W PALUMBO MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1841273745MRS. KAREN J LUETHY PA
Individual
Physician Assistant510 IDLEWILD AVE SUITE 200
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1992939151 JASON J JANCOSKO D.O., M.P.T.
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1245694520SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC
Organization
Orthopaedic Surgery510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1366445942 THOMAS E STAUCH MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1457805509SHORE ORTHOPEDICS INC
Organization
Physical Therapist510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1134668767CHESAPEAKE OPEN MRI LLC
Organization
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)510 IDLEWILD AVE SUITE 100
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1508862285 RICHARD J MASON MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1285638510DR. GLENN R HARDY MD
Individual
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1861192510 MARESHA CARRIE PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1821061094DR. JENNIFER ANNE BAIMA MD
Individual
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1083464184UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Organization
Family Medicine510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1609135508DR. SHEILA E. TAYLOR DO
Individual
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1679937148 MICHAEL JOHN FOSTER
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1841709730 MEGAN SHEA DYSON PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226
1962130450 FARAH WADDELL PT, DPT
Individual
Physical Therapist510 IDLEWILD AVE
EASTON, MD 21601
(410) 820-8226

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598981300, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on April 18, 2007

The provider is located at 510 Idlewild Ave Suite 200 Easton, Md 21601 and the phone number is (410) 820-8226

The provider's speciality is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X

The provider has more than 20 years of experience.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: uses technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $89.75 with an average copayment of $22.43 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $72.23 and an average copayment of 18.05. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, Injection into tendon or ligament, Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes, Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder, Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope, Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope, X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views, X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, X-ray of hip, 2-3 views, X-ray of knee, 3 views, X-ray of knee, 4 or more views, X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CENTER AT EASTON. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on April 18, 2007. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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