KAREL S SCHRAM PA-C
NPI 1740218643
Physician Assistant - Medical in Muskegon, MI

NPI Status: Active since June 29, 2006

Contact Information

2700 BAKER ST
3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON, MI
ZIP 49444
Phone: (231) 737-1335
Fax: (231) 737-0534

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KAREL SCHRAM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karel Schram, a primary care provider established in Muskegon, Michigan with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740218643 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number 5601003087 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1740218643
Provider Name
KAREL S SCHRAM PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2700 BAKER ST 3RD FLOOR MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Location Phone
(231) 737-1335
Location Fax
(231) 737-0534
Mailing Address
6330 S SHORE DR WHITEHALL, MI 49461
Mailing Phone
(231) 893-8713
Mailing Fax
(231) 737-0534
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-29-2006
Last Update Date
07-26-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Karel Schram 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 Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
5601003087
License State
MI

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

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
231858MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)MI 
S78113MEDICARE UPIN (02)MI 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Karel Schram 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

  • 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    6 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty (HCPCS:E0181)

    2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress (HCPCS:E0261)

    2 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 30 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 40 Medicare Claims 40 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

    4 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

    3 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD009N)

    Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds (HCPCS:K0823)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 330 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

    2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 4686 Services Paid

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 29 times for 28 patients

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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 1740218643, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1740218643.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2700 BAKER ST, 3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Family Medicine
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MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Family Medicine
2700 BAKER ST, 3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2700 BAKER ST, 3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Pharmacy
2700 BAKER ST, ROBERT A WARREN BLDG
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Pharmacist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Dentist (General Practice)
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Family Medicine
2700 BAKER ST, 3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Dentist (General Practice)
2700 BAKER ST, 3RD FLOOR
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dentist (General Practice)
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dentist (General Practice)
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Community Health Worker
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dentist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Dental Hygienist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dental Hygienist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HTS, MI 49444
Dental Hygienist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dental Hygienist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Pharmacist
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444
Dentist (Dental Public Health)
2700 BAKER ST
MUSKEGON, MI 49444

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740218643, enumerated as an "individual" on June 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 2700 BAKER ST 3RD FLOOR MUSKEGON, MI 49444 and the phone number is (231) 737-1335.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.