Dr. Edward A Plonka

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edward A Plonka, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Los Altos, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including El Camino Hospital. Dr. Edward A Plonka may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (650) 941-8313 to request Dr. Edward A Plonka the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 851 Fremont Ave
Suite 103
Los Altos, CA 94024-5698

Phone 1: (650) 941-8313

Fax: (650) 941-8977


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edward A Plonka
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991803603
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Edward A Plonka attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417077942
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 29, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Edward A Plonka

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edward A Plonka has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

851 Fremont Ave
Suite 103
Los Altos, CA 94024-5698

Phone: (650) 941-8313
Fax: (650) 941-8977
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 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Edward A Plonka [NPI: 1417077942]Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine