Dr. Daren Kest

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Daren Kest, DO, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Alton, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alton Memorial Hospital, Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest. Dr. Daren Kest also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc. Dr. Daren Kest accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Daren Kest the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002-6723

Phone 1: (415) 476-4029
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Daren Kest
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2264426808
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

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    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. Daren Kest attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1194787937
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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 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.
  • 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. Daren Kest

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Daren Kest has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck for over 30 years of experience.
  • Otolaryngology / Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
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    Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
    An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc


Practice Locations

2 Memorial Dr
Alton, IL 62002-6723
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 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 18, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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