Ms Karen Maureen Blum, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Sonora, CA

Ms Karen Maureen Blum, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Sonora, California. She graduated from nursing school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Amsurg San Luis Obispo Anesthesia Llc and her current practice location is 1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 536-5000.

Ms Karen Maureen Blum is licensed to practice in California (license number 95000712) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1275689853.

Contact Information

Ms Karen Maureen Blum, CRNA
1000 Greenley Rd,
Sonora, CA 95370-5200
(209) 536-5000
(209) 536-3514

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Karen Maureen Blum
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience28 Years
Location1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ms Karen Maureen Blum graduated from nursing school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275689853
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062515919
  • Enrollment ID: I20191118002535

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Karen Maureen Blum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275689853NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 95000712 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amsurg San Luis Obispo Anesthesia Llc24666375259

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ms Karen Maureen Blum allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSonora Anesthesia Services A Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265481105
PECOS PAC ID: 7315911567
Enrollment ID: O20040823001498
Entity NameAmsurg San Luis Obispo Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164749842
PECOS PAC ID: 2466637525
Enrollment ID: O20110505000086
Entity NameRedding Anesthesia Associates Lp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386001139
PECOS PAC ID: 4789982786
Enrollment ID: O20160407000487

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ms Karen Maureen Blum is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ms Karen Maureen Blum, CRNA
Po Drawer Ph,
Chinle, AZ 86503

Ph: (928) 674-7001
Ms Karen Maureen Blum, CRNA
1000 Greenley Rd,
Sonora, CA 95370-5200

Ph: (209) 536-5000

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Sonora, CA

Mr. Andrew Fitt, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-536-5000    
Joshua Lee Hawkins,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-536-5000    
Christopher Michael Stuehser,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 385-244-8986    
Mr. Vinod C Bhan, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 940 Sylva Ln, Suite G, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-532-0340    Fax: 209-532-6405

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