KIMBERLEY KRETCHMER CRNA
NPI 1225010770
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Allentown, PA
NPI Status: Active since November 18, 2005
Contact Information
5100 W TILGHMAN ST STE 315
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (610) 395-4044
Fax: (610) 395-5693
- Individual
- Female
- Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About KIMBERLEY KRETCHMER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kimberley Kretchmer, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1225010770 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number RN274847L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1225010770
- Provider Name
- KIMBERLEY KRETCHMER CRNA
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5100 W TILGHMAN ST STE 315 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
- Location Phone
- (610) 395-4044
- Location Fax
- (610) 395-5693
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 783497 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
- Mailing Phone
- (610) 395-4044
- Mailing Fax
- (610) 395-5693
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-18-2005
- Last Update Date
- 02-11-2020
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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
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Taxonomy Code
- 367500000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- RN274847L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00738396 | MEDICAID (05) | PA |
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.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 488 times for 348 patientsAnesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
This service was performed 27 times for 23 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
This service was performed 54 times for 42 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
This service was performed 21 times for 20 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
| Pre-operative OSA assessment | 48% | 107 |
| Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | ||
| Use of QCDR data for ongoing practice assessment and improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Use of QCDR data, for ongoing practice assessment and improvements in patient safety. | ||
| Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1225010770, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225010770, enumerated as an "individual" on November 18, 2005.
The provider is located at 5100 W TILGHMAN ST STE 315 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (610) 395-4044.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
