Dr. Kenneth S Pherson
Orthopedic Surgery in Houghton, Michigan
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kenneth S Pherson, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Houghton, Michigan. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northstar Health System, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc, Franciscan St Francis Health - Indianapolis. Dr. Kenneth S Pherson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Aspirus Keweenaw. Dr. Kenneth S Pherson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (906) 487-1710 to request Dr. Kenneth S Pherson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kenneth S Pherson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0547391559 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 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. Kenneth S Pherson graduated from medical school in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1962646414
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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. Kenneth S Pherson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kenneth S Pherson has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 5101018853 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Iron River, Michigan | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Laurium, Michigan | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ontonagon, Michigan | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Indianapolis, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Aspirus Keweenaw | 49 |
Practice Locations
1000 Cedar St
Houghton, MI 49931-1978
Phone: (906) 487-1710
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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