KAREN L. BROWN MD – NPI #1730113838
Family Medicine
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
KAREN BROWN is a physician located in STATE COLLEGE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730113838 to KAREN BROWN on July 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name KAREN LEIGH THOMAS. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Jan 25, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN BROWN below.
NPI Profile for
KAREN L. BROWN
(about 20 years ago)
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803-6706 Phone: (814) 278-4680 Fax: (814) 235-1523
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD066459L |
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- Endpoint
- [email protected]
- Endpoint type
- Direct Messaging Address
- Endpoint Description
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- N
- Endpoint Location
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600 GRANT ST,
PITTSBURGH, PA 77025-1669
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
KAREN BROWN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER1800 EAST PARK AVE
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
- MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER1800 EAST PARK AVE
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