Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela, PT,MSPT,SCS, is a Physical Therapy specialist in Ishpeming, Michigan. She graduated in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Therapy. Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Superior Active Partners Llc. Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (906) 204-7400 to request Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 820 Carp River Ln
Suite 2
Ishpeming, MI 49849-3187

Phone 1: (906) 204-7400

Fax: (906) 204-7402
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Profile

Basics

Full Name Kristy R Kerkela
Former Name Kristy Kurtz
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1951536119
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Physical Therapy (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
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    Physical Therapist
    Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries.
  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT)
  • SCS

Education and Training

  • Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela graduated in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770679011
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 14, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela

  • English


Medical Licenses

Mrs. Kristy R Kerkela has been primarily specialized in Physical Therapist for over 20 years of experience.
  • Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers / Physical Therapist
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    Physical Therapist
    (1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT’s assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. (2) A physical therapist is a person qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient’s strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function. (3) A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury.


Medical Group Practice

  • Superior Active Partners Llc


Practice Locations

820 Carp River Ln
Suite 2
Ishpeming, MI 49849-3187

Phone: (906) 204-7400
Fax: (906) 204-7402
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 physician 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 Monday, September 14, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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