Karen Bloch, MD, MPH
NPI 1083798193 · Infectious Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Bloch, MD, MPH is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1083798193).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083798193
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD29632 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
157 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 29 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin Hcl | 43 | 11 |
| Levofloxacin | 32 | 14 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 25 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 23 | 12 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 22 | — |
| Cefepime Hcl | 21 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 20 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 19 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Bloch's NPI number?
- Karen Bloch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083798193, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Bloch's specialty?
- Karen Bloch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Bloch located?
- Karen Bloch's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Karen Bloch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Bloch is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Karen Bloch accept Medicare?
- Karen Bloch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Bloch's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Bloch's NPI (1083798193) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.