Dr. Benjamin Kozower

Vascular Surgery in Charlottesville, Virginia

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
27+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Benjamin Kozower, MD, is a Vascular Surgery specialist in Charlottesville, Virginia. He attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Vascular Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barnes Jewish Hospital, University Of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Benjamin Kozower also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Virginia Physicians Group. Dr. Benjamin Kozower accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (434) 924-1984 to request Dr. Benjamin Kozower the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3 Hospital Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22903-0001

(434) 924-1984

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Benjamin Kozower
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	2062418361
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Vascular Surgery (primary specialty)
Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Experience

Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Benjamin Kozower attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1997.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1548283450
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does 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.
EHR - He does 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.
MHI - He 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.
MOC - He 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 Dr. Benjamin Kozower

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin Kozower has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 27 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.	2016022813	Missouri
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	2016022813	Missouri

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Barnes Jewish Hospital	Saint Louis, Missouri	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
University Of Virginia Medical Center	Charlottesville, Virginia	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - State

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Virginia Physicians Group	University Of Virginia Physicians Group	967

Practice Locations

3 Hospital Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22903-0001
Phone: (434) 924-1984
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