Karen Scalf-benham, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Christiansburg, VA

Karen Scalf-benham, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Christiansburg, Virginia. She graduated from nursing school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice New River Valley Community Services and her current practice location is 2955 Market St Ste 5, Christiansburg, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 381-5291.

Karen Scalf-benham is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0024168281) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1609002310.

Contact Information

Karen Scalf-benham, FNP-C
2955 Market St Ste 5,
Christiansburg, VA 24073-6575
(540) 381-5291
(540) 381-7857

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKaren Scalf-benham
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience16 Years
Location2955 Market St Ste 5, Christiansburg, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karen Scalf-benham graduated from nursing school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609002310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2009
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719039601
  • Enrollment ID: I20090729000085

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Scalf-benham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609002310NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 0024168281 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New River Valley Community Services317351823033

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Karen Scalf-benham allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNew River Valley Community Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942304126
PECOS PAC ID: 3173518230
Enrollment ID: O20040417000460

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Karen Scalf-benham is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen Scalf-benham, FNP-C
2013 Jefferson St Sw,
Roanoke, VA 24014-2419

Ph: (540) 982-0237
Karen Scalf-benham, FNP-C
2955 Market St Ste 5,
Christiansburg, VA 24073-6575

Ph: (540) 381-5291

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