# Karen M. Blum, APN

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/karen-blum-apn-1720419294
NPI: 1720419294
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (NPPES), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Karen M. Blum, APN is a certified clinical nurse specialist (cns) based in Chicago, IL with NPI 1720419294.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (cns)
- Credential: APN
- Gender: Female
- NPI: 1720419294 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1720419294))

## Practice and contact

- Address: 2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 606575640
- Phone: (773) 366-5615

## Insurance accepted (1 networks)

This provider is listed in the following insurance carriers’ published networks and plan directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 117 plans

To verify a specific plan covers Karen M. Blum, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1720419294).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $39.

Largest disclosed payer: Abbott Laboratories ($39 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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