Dr. John Podkowa
Internal Medicine in Fairhaven, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Podkowa Jr., DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Southcoast Hospital Group Inc. Dr. John Podkowa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (508) 996-1800 to request Dr. John Podkowa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Podkowa Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0547323925 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Pediatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 19 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. John Podkowa graduated from medical school in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1932373552
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 12, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. John Podkowa
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Podkowa has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 239926 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fall River, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
208 Mill Rd
Fairhaven, MA 02719-5208
Phone: (508) 996-1800
Fax: (508) 992-7906
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
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. John Podkowa [NPI: 1932373552]Internal Medicine, Pediatric Medicine