MS. KAREN M. BLUM APN
NPI 1720419294
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical-Surgical in Chicago, IL
NPI Status: Active since December 09, 2013
Contact Information
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60657
Phone: (773) 366-5615
- Individual
- Female
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Medical-Surgical
About KAREN BLUM
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Blum, a provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Clinical Nurse Specialist, focusing in medical-surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720419294 assigned on December 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 364SM0705X with license number 209.001976 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720419294
- Provider Name
- MS. KAREN M. BLUM APN
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL 60657
- Location Phone
- (773) 366-5615
- Mailing Address
- 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL 60657
- Mailing Phone
- (773) 366-5615
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-09-2013
- Last Update Date
- 03-17-2023
- Code Navigator
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) like Karen Blum is a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) that provides direct patient care in various nursing specialties, including pediatrics or psychiatric-mental health. CNSs collaborate with other nurses and medical professionals to improve patient care quality. CNSs are often positioned in leadership roles where they may provide education and mentorship to other nursing personnel. Additionally, CNSs may also conduct research and advocate for certain healthcare policies.
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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
Clinical Nurse Specialist Medical-Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 364SM0705X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 209.001976
- License State
- IL
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.
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
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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 1720419294, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720419294, enumerated as an "individual" on December 09, 2013.
The provider is located at 2900 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL 60657 and the phone number is (773) 366-5615.
Clinical Nurse Specialist with taxonomy code 364SM0705X and a focus in Medical-Surgical.
