| Doctor Name: | KAREN A. WASSON |
| NPI Number: | 1013296409 |
| Entity Type Code: | Individual (1) |
| Gender: | F |
| Credentials: | CRT |
| License Number: | RCP26350 |
| Business Practice Address: | 1325 Rincon Rd Escondido, CA - 92025 |
| Business Phone Number: | 7603009815 |
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| Mailing Address: | 1325 Rincon Rd, ESCONDIDO |
| State: | CA |
| Postal Code: | 92025 |
| Phone Number: | 7603009815 |
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| NPI Enumeration Date: | 08/16/2011 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 08/16/2011 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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Taxonomy Information: | |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 2278P1006X |
| License Number: | RCP26350 |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | Y |
| State: | CA |
| Taxonomy Type: | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Respiratory Therapist, Certified |
| Taxonomy Specialization: | Pulmonary Function Technologist |
| Taxonomy Definition: | An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results. |