Dr. John Hand

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 62+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John Hand, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Newport, Rhode Island. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1962, having over 62 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Newport Hospital, Southcoast Hospital Group Inc. Dr. John Hand also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc.. Dr. John Hand accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. John Hand at 11 Friendship St to request Dr. John Hand the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11 Friendship St
Newport, RI 02840-2209
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John Hand
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799708178
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 62 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. John Hand attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1962.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1184693434
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. John Hand

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John Hand has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 62 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Truesdale Medical Specialties Associates


Practice Locations

11 Friendship St
Newport, RI 02840-2209
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, May 7, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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