Dr. Kristin A Bresnan
Hospice/Palliative Care in Allentown, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kristin A Bresnan, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Kristin A Bresnan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Kristin A Bresnan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 969-0100 to request Dr. Kristin A Bresnan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kristin A Bresnan |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6204993918 |
| 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
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 19 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. Kristin A Bresnan attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1730353731
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 8, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - She 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 - 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.
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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. Kristin A Bresnan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kristin A Bresnan has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| MD435850 | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group
| Lehigh Valley Physician Group | 864 |
Practice Locations
2166 S 12th St
Allentown, PA 18103-8701
Phone: (610) 969-0100
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
1730 Chew St
Allentown, PA 18104-5549
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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
Thursday, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, January 8, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Kristin A Bresnan [NPI: 1730353731]Hospice/Palliative Care, Family Practice