Ms. Karen L Bassford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Ms. Karen L Bassford, RN,CNM,RN CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife specialist in Lakewood, Colorado. She attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Certified Nurse Midwife. Ms. Karen L Bassford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Healthone Clinic Services - Obstetrics And Gynecology Llc. Ms. Karen L Bassford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Ms. Karen L Bassford at 8015 W Alameda Ave to request Ms. Karen L Bassford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8015 W Alameda Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226-3082


Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen L Bassford
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1759475445
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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 Nurse Midwife (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Registered nurse (RN)
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    Registered nurse
    A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and has passed a national licensing exam to obtain a nursing license. An RN's scope of practice is determined by local legislation governing nurses, and usually regulated by a professional body or council.
  • CNM
  • RN CNM

Education and Training

  • Ms. Karen L Bassford attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1700874609
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 13, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 L Bassford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Ms. Karen L Bassford has been primarily specialized in Advanced Practice Midwife for over 44 years of experience.
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Advanced Practice Midwife
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    Advanced Practice Midwife
    Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).


Medical Group Practice

  • Healthone Clinic Services - Obstetrics And Gynecology Llc


Practice Locations

8015 W Alameda Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226-3082
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


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Ms. Karen L Bassford [NPI: 1700874609]Certified Nurse Midwife