Dr. Mark Christian Knouse

Infectious Disease in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
41+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Mark Christian Knouse, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Dr. Mark Christian Knouse also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Mark Christian Knouse accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 402-8430 to request Dr. Mark Christian Knouse the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18103-6224

(610) 402-8430

(610) 402-1676

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Mark Christian Knouse
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	8527097500
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

Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
Internal Medicine

Experience

Over 41 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. Mark Christian Knouse attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1144201765
NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 10, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 20, 2015

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. Mark Christian Knouse

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Mark Christian Knouse has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 41 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.	MD029621E	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

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

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	1081

Practice Locations

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18103-6224

Phone: (610) 402-8430
Fax: (610) 402-1676
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