Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham
Nurse Practitioner in Blacksburg, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 16+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham, FNP-C, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Blacksburg, Virginia. She graduated in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Carilion Giles Community Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski. Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia, Inc. Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (540) 381-5291 to request Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Karen Scalf-Benham |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
7719039601 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 16 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified by AANP) (FNP-C)
help Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified by AANP)
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meets the healthcare needs of the individual and family by providing comprehensive primary care through the lifespan. FNPs work independently as well as collaboratively with other primary care clinicians and health care and social service professionals in a variety of settings, such as clinics, schools, homes, workplaces and community-based organizations.
Education and Training
- Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham graduated in 2008.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1609002310
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham
Medical Licenses
Ms. Karen Scalf-Benham has been primarily specialized in Nurse Practitioner for over 16 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
click for detail Nurse Practitioner (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
| 0024168281 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Pearisburg, Virginia | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Christiansburg, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Pulaski, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia, Inc
| Oncology And Hematology Associates Of Southwest Virginia, Inc | 29 |
Practice Locations
2600 Research Dr A
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone: (540) 381-5291
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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