Dr. Gerald E Matzke
Family Practice in Gothenburg, Nebraska
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald E Matzke Jr., MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Gothenburg, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital, Cozad Community Hospital, Gothenburg Memorial Hospital, Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Hays Medical Center. Dr. Gerald E Matzke also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gothenburg Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gerald E Matzke accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (308) 537-7131 to request Dr. Gerald E Matzke the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gerald E Matzke Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7113921552 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Gerald E Matzke attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1154345973
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 14, 2015
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 not 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. Gerald E Matzke
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald E Matzke has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
| 16542 | Nebraska |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 0436174 | Kansas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| McCook, Nebraska | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Cozad, Nebraska | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Gothenburg, Nebraska | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| North Platte, Nebraska | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hays, Kansas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Gothenburg Memorial Hospital
| Gothenburg Memorial Hospital | 7 |
Practice Locations
918 20th St
Gothenburg, NE 69138-1237
Phone: (308) 537-7131
Phone 2: 3085373661309
Fax: (308) 537-7310
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
910 20th St
Gothenburg, NE 69138-1237
Phone: (308) 537-3661
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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