FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER D.O. – NPI #1982043105
Internal Medicine

An internal 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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER is a physician located in GRAFTON, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982043105 to FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER on June 20, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 19, 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 FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER below.

NPI Profile for
FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER

NPI Number
1982043105
Enumeration Date

(about 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
975 PORT WASHINGTON RD
GRAFTON, WI 53024
Phone: (262) 329-1000 Fax: (262) 329-3101
4 Other location(s):
2650 Ridge Ave.
Palliative Care
Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Phone: (847) 503-4222
Fax: (847) 503-4220
2100 Pfingsten Rd.
Palliative Care
Glenview, IL 60026-1301
Phone: (847) 503-4222
Fax: (847) 503-4220
777 Park Ave.
Palliative Care
Highland Park, IL 60035-2433
Phone: (847) 503-4222
Fax: (847) 503-4220
9600 Gross Point Rd.
Palliative Care
Skokie, IL 60076-1214
Phone: (847) 503-4222
Fax: (847) 503-4220
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 13, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 WI 6734621
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IL 125063761

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
975 PORT WASHINGTON RD,
GRAFTON, WI 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://EpicFHIR.aurora.org/FHIR/MYAURORA/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
975 PORT WASHINGTON RD,
GRAFTON, WI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED - Graduated 2013
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FRANCOIS BLUMENFELD-KOUCHNER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • AURORA MEDICAL CENTER
      975 PORT WASHINGTON ROAD
      GRAFTON, WI 53024
    • AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
      2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
      MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
    • NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
      1000 N WESTMORELAND ROAD
      LAKE FOREST, IL 60045
  • HOSPICE
    • HORIZON HOMECARE AND HOSPICE
      11400 W LAKE PARK DRIVE
      MILWAUKEE, WI 53224

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