Dr. Bruce A Kaster
Geriatric Psychiatry in Needham, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bruce A Kaster, MD, is a Geriatric Psychiatry specialist in Needham, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Bruce A Kaster also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bruce A Kaster Md Pc. Dr. Bruce A Kaster accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 964-8200 to request Dr. Bruce A Kaster the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bruce A Kaster |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8022026731 |
| 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
- Geriatric Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 34 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. Bruce A Kaster graduated from medical school in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346281961
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He 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 - 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. Bruce A Kaster
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bruce A Kaster has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Psychiatry for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
click for detail Geriatric Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
| 76271 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Newton, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Bruce A Kaster Md Pc | 2 |
Practice Locations
60 Kendrick St
Needham, MA 02494-2726
Phone: (617) 964-8200
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
Tuesday, July 8, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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