Dr. Joong Yong Kwon

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joong Yong Kwon, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Kearney, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alegent Creighton Health Immanuel Medical Center, Alegent Creighton Health Lakeside Hospital, Alegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital, Alegent Creighton Health Bergan Mercy Medical Ctr, The Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Joong Yong Kwon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Physician Network. Dr. Joong Yong Kwon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (308) 865-7100 to request Dr. Joong Yong Kwon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 10 E 31st St
Kearney, NE 68847-2926

Phone 1: (308) 865-7100
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joong Yong Kwon
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0648303529
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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Joong Yong Kwon graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942422886
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 2, 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. Joong Yong Kwon

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joong Yong Kwon has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 25 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Physician Network


Practice Locations

10 E 31st St
Kearney, NE 68847-2926
Phone: (308) 865-7100
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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