Dr. Derrick J Plahn

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Derrick J Plahn, DO, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Highland, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Franciscan St Francis Health - Mooresville, Franciscan St Francis Health - Indianapolis, Major Hospital, Eskenazi Health. Dr. Derrick J Plahn also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Physician Network. Dr. Derrick J Plahn accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Derrick J Plahn at 8437 Kennedy Ave to request Dr. Derrick J Plahn the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8437 Kennedy Ave
Highland, IN 46322-1140
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Derrick J Plahn
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1658541479
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 16 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    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. Derrick J Plahn attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1063650836
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, February 1, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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.
  • 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. Derrick J Plahn

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Derrick J Plahn has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 16 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Franciscan Physician Network


Practice Locations

8437 Kennedy Ave
Highland, IN 46322-1140
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 Friday, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, June 25, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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