Dr. Lena B Palmer

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lena B Palmer, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Kankakee, Illinois. She attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Edward Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Lena B Palmer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Lena B Palmer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Lena B Palmer at 500 W Court St to request Dr. Lena B Palmer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901-3661


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lena B Palmer
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5496927501
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Lena B Palmer attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1801080460
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 12, 2011

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 Dr. Lena B Palmer

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lena B Palmer has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 20 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
    click for detail
    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
    click for detail
    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Loyola University Medical Center


Practice Locations

500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901-3661
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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 12, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Lena B Palmer for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Lena B Palmer [NPI: 1801080460]Gastroenterology

Most visited doctors