Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Hickory, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman, CRNA, is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist specialist in Hickory, North Carolina. She graduated in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Catawba Valley Medical Center. Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Catawba Valley Medical Center. Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 326-3000 to request Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Karen Elsie Kauffman |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
8820378383 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 26 years of diverse experience
Credentials
Education and Training
- Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman graduated in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1033132485
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman
Medical Licenses
Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman has been primarily specialized in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered for over 26 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
click for detail Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered (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.
| 049697 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hickory, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Catawba Valley Medical Center
| Catawba Valley Medical Center | 80 |
Practice Locations
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602-9617
Phone: (828) 326-3000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Ms. Karen Elsie Kauffman [NPI: 1033132485]Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist