KAREN E. DEFFENBACHER M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1154702421
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KAREN DEFFENBACHER is a physician located in HARVEY, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154702421 to KAREN DEFFENBACHER on June 12, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 17, 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 DEFFENBACHER below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN E. DEFFENBACHER

NPI Number
1154702421
Enumeration Date

(about 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN E. DEFFENBACHER
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
71 W 156TH ST STE 305
HARVEY, IL 60426-4264
Phone: (708) 331-2200 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 600
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 695-0070
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115-6110
Phone: (617) 732-5500
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 17, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN DEFFENBACHER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherSTATE LICENSEIL036.145936
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 IL 036145936
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 IL 036145936
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 IL 036.145936
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 264258

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
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
KAREN DEFFENBACHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
      2500 BELLEVUE MEDICAL CENTER DR
      BELLEVUE, NE 68123
    • THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
      987400 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
      OMAHA, NE 68198

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