Dr. Gina Karess

Internal Medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
36+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Gina Karess, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Gina Karess also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Gina Karess accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 402-1150 to request Dr. Gina Karess the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 3600
Allentown, PA 18103-6229

(610) 402-1150

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Basics

Full Name	Gina Karess
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	1759576226
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She 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 36 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. Gina Karess attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1386677201
NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 7, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Gina Karess

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Gina Karess has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 36 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine click for detail 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.	MD043036L	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Nazareth Primary Care	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	727

Practice Locations

1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 3600
Allentown, PA 18103-6229

Phone: (610) 402-1150
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