Alberta Alickaj, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Alberta Alickaj is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Hershey, PA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Alberta Alickaj, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Hershey, PA in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2009, she brings 17+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1403dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania.
MIPS Score
202384.48/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
162
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
17 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 858 Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033-0858
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450678
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Alberta Alickaj
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alberta Alickaj for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Hershey required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alberta Alickaj
NPI records show Dr. Alickaj as active with telehealth listed in Hershey, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 531-6263.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alberta Alickaj
Practice Location
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address
Po Box 858 Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033-0858
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