ISMO M. KAARIAINEN MD – NPI #1083615058
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ISMO KAARIAINEN is a physician located in BOONE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083615058 to ISMO KAARIAINEN on August 02, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 03, 2023. 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 ISMO KAARIAINEN below.

NPI Profile for
ISMO M. KAARIAINEN

NPI Number
1083615058
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ISMO M. KAARIAINEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
400 SHADOWLINE DR STE 203
BOONE, NC 28607-5022
Phone: (828) 263-8707 Fax: (828) 263-8710
1 Other location(s):
504 Mulberry St SW Ste D
Lenoir, NC 28645-5762
Phone: (828) 263-8707
Fax: (828) 263-8710
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 03, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ISMO KAARIAINEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBS - CVMCNC129PF
otherNCBC14262
medicaidNC89129PF
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 NC 200101075
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 NC 200101075
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NC 200101075
174400000X
- Specialist		 NC 200101075

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

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
ISMO KAARIAINEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASHE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      200 HOSPITAL AVE
      JEFFERSON, NC 28640
    • CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      321 MULBERRY ST SW
      LENOIR, NC 28645
    • CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      LINVILLE, NC 28646
    • FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      420 N CENTER ST
      HICKORY, NC 28601
    • WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER
      336 DEERFIELD ROAD
      BOONE, NC 28607
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • BMA OF LENOIR INC
      1208 Hickory Blvd SW
      Lenoir, NC 28645
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE WATAUGA COUNTY
      2640 NC Hwy. 105, Suite 201
      BOONE, NC 28607

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