KAREN B CHRISTOPHER APRN
NPI 1699827865
Registered Nurse - Nephrology in Aiea, HI
NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2007
Contact Information
98-1079 MOANALUA RD
SUITE 620
AIEA, HI
ZIP 96701
Phone: (808) 486-0429
Fax: (808) 525-7599
- Individual
- Female
- Registered Nurse
- Nephrology
- PECOS Enrolled
About KAREN CHRISTOPHER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Christopher, a provider established in Aiea, Hawaii with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699827865 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WN0300X with license number APRN 329 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1699827865
- Provider Name
- KAREN B CHRISTOPHER APRN
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 98-1079 MOANALUA RD SUITE 620 AIEA, HI 96701
- Location Phone
- (808) 486-0429
- Location Fax
- (808) 525-7599
- Mailing Address
- 145 MAONO PL HONOLULU, HI 96821
- Mailing Phone
- (808) 230-0814
- Mailing Fax
- (808) 525-7599
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-17-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-02-2013
- Code Navigator
A registered nurse (RN) like Karen Christopher coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.
Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.
Nephrology nurses - this registered nurse specializes in caring for patients with kidney diseases caused by various factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, substance abuse, 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
Registered Nurse Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 163WN0300X
- Type
- Nursing Service Providers
- License No.
- APRN 329
- License State
- HI
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q19026 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | HI | |
| 4153 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | HI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Karen Christopher 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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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 1699827865, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699827865, enumerated as an "individual" on January 17, 2007.
The provider is located at 98-1079 MOANALUA RD SUITE 620 AIEA, HI 96701 and the phone number is (808) 486-0429.
Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
