Dr. Thomas W Kupferer
Family Practice in Murphysboro, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas W Kupferer, MD,DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Murphysboro, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thomas W Kupferer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 687-2353 to request Dr. Thomas W Kupferer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Thomas W Kupferer |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6406744838 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- General Practice
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Experience
- Over 42 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.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Thomas W Kupferer attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1437147089
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 7, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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. Thomas W Kupferer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas W Kupferer has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
| 036066913 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 036-066913 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 036066913 | Illinois |
- Clinic/Center / Rural Health
| 036066913 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Herrin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Du Quoin, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Carbondale, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Murphysboro, Illinois | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
628 N 14th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966-1807
Phone: (618) 687-2353
Fax: (618) 687-9511
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, February 4, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Thomas W Kupferer [NPI: 1437147089]Family Practice, General Practice, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine