MS. KAREN M. POLEGA C.R.N.A.
NPI 1861565111
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Detroit, MI

NPI Status: Active since November 16, 2006

Contact Information

2799 W GRAND BLVD
DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
DETROIT, MI
ZIP 48202
Phone: (313) 916-7648

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

About KAREN POLEGA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Polega, a provider established in Detroit, Michigan with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861565111 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number 4704113844 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1861565111
Provider Name
MS. KAREN M. POLEGA C.R.N.A.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2799 W GRAND BLVD DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY DETROIT, MI 48202
Location Phone
(313) 916-7648
Mailing Address
14500 HALL RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Mailing Phone
(586) 247-6918
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-16-2006
Last Update Date
02-02-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

Taxonomy Code
367500000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
4704113844
License State
MI
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.

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 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 32 times for 31 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope

Anesthesia 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 12 times for 12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

This service was performed 28 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 1861565111, we treat the final digit (1) 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 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
1
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 49

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

The next multiple of ten after 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 49 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1861565111.

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Internal Medicine
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Physician Assistant
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Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Ophthalmology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
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Ophthalmology
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Internal Medicine
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DETROIT, MI 48202
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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DETROIT, MI 48202
Anesthesiology
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DETROIT, MI 48202
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861565111, enumerated as an "individual" on November 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 2799 W GRAND BLVD DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY DETROIT, MI 48202 and the phone number is (313) 916-7648.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.