Dr. Ward Becker
Geriatric Medicine in Kutztown, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ward Becker, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Reading Hospital. Dr. Ward Becker may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (610) 683-5762 to request Dr. Ward Becker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ward Becker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6103838479 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 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. Ward Becker attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1174573406
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not 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 - 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.
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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.
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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. Ward Becker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ward Becker has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail 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.
| MD016864E | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Reading, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
67 Ivy League Dr
Kutztown, PA 19530-9206
Phone: (610) 683-5762
Fax: (610) 683-5219
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
Wednesday, July 2, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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