Dr. Alexander Knijnikov
General Surgery in Springfield, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 14+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alexander Knijnikov, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Springfield, Illinois. He attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Presence Our Lady Of The Resurrection Med Ctr, Rush Oak Park Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center, Westlake Community Hospital. Dr. Alexander Knijnikov also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hshs Medical Group Inc. Dr. Alexander Knijnikov accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (217) 544-6464 to request Dr. Alexander Knijnikov the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alexander Knijnikov |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4082915251 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 14 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- 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. Alexander Knijnikov attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 2010.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1780992578
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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. Alexander Knijnikov
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alexander Knijnikov has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 14 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 036.140156 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Oak Park, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Oak Park, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Melrose Park, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Hshs Medical Group Inc | 415 |
Practice Locations
800 E Carpenter
Springfield, IL 62769-5324
Phone: (217) 544-6464
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
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