Dr. Douglas A Friesen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Douglas A Friesen, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Hutchinson, Kansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. Dr. Douglas A Friesen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Heartland Anesthesia Associates Pa. Dr. Douglas A Friesen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (620) 664-6724 to request Dr. Douglas A Friesen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1708 E 23rd Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502-1114

Phone 1: (620) 664-6724
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Douglas A Friesen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2466359831
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)
  • Pain Management

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Douglas A Friesen attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124096987
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 9, 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 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. Douglas A Friesen

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Addiction Medicine
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    Addiction Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.


Medical Group Practice

  • Heartland Anesthesia Associates Pa


Practice Locations

1708 E 23rd Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502-1114
Phone: (620) 664-6724
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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