Dr. Robert Nicholas Santella

Overview

Dr. Robert Nicholas Santella, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Spencer, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Avera Holy Family Hospital, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Brookings Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Spencer Municipal Hospital. Dr. Robert Nicholas Santella also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Avera Mckennan. Dr. Robert Nicholas Santella accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (712) 264-6464 to request Dr. Robert Nicholas Santella the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not 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 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. Robert Nicholas Santella

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	3706	South Dakota

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Avera Holy Family Hospital	Estherville, Iowa	Critical Access Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center	Sioux Falls, South Dakota	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Brookings Hospital	Brookings, South Dakota	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Local
Lakes Regional Healthcare	Spirit Lake, Iowa	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Local
Spencer Municipal Hospital	Spencer, Iowa	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Local

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Avera Mckennan	Avera Mckennan	580

Practice Locations

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