Dr. Katherine M Merra
Orthopedic Surgery in Kingston, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Katherine M Merra, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Kingston, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including South Shore Hospital. Dr. Katherine M Merra also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Shore Medical Center, Inc. Dr. Katherine M Merra accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (781) 585-2200 to request Dr. Katherine M Merra the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Katherine M Merra |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3476560897 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 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. Katherine M Merra attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1336140425
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - She 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 - 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.
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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. Katherine M Merra
Medical Licenses
Dr. Katherine M Merra has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 39 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.
| 74730 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| South Weymouth, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Shore Medical Center, Inc
| South Shore Medical Center, Inc | 133 |
Practice Locations
5 Tarkiln Rd
Kingston, MA 02364-1250
Phone: (781) 585-2200
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
Thursday, October 13, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Katherine M Merra [NPI: 1336140425]Orthopedic Surgery