KAREN AHLSTROM MD – NPI #1922058031
Otolaryngology

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Otolaryngology

KAREN AHLSTROM is an otolaryngologist located in MISSOULA, MT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922058031 to KAREN AHLSTROM on May 11, 2006. 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. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Sep 26, 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 KAREN AHLSTROM below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN AHLSTROM

NPI Number
1922058031
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN AHLSTROM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
700 W KENT AVE
MISSOULA, MT 59801-6772
Phone: (406) 541-3277 Fax: (406) 541-3811
2 Other location(s):
120 S 5th St Ste 104
Hamilton, MT 59840-2798
Phone: (406) 363-3366
Fax: (406) 541-3811
1200 Westwood Dr
Hamilton, MT 59840-2345
Phone: (406) 363-2211
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 26, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN AHLSTROM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherL & IWA0153890
medicaidWA1022270
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
207Y00000X
- Otolaryngology (Primary)		 MT 129134

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 ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1996
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 AHLSTROM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROV SACRED HRT MED CTR & CHILDS HOSP.
      101 WEST 8TH AVENUE
      SPOKANE, WA 99204
    • PROVIDENCE HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
      5633 NORTH LIDGERWOOD
      SPOKANE, WA 99208

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