Dr. Karen Gershman
Family Practice in Augusta, Maine
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Karen Gershman, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Augusta, Maine. She attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Mainegeneral Medical Center. Dr. Karen Gershman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (207) 626-1561 to request Dr. Karen Gershman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Karen Gershman |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1658497367 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 45 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. Karen Gershman attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1699741918
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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 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 - 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. Karen Gershman
Medical Licenses
Dr. Karen Gershman has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 017766 | Maine |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Augusta, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
15 E Chestnut St
Augusta, ME 04330-5736
Phone: (207) 626-1561
Fax: (207) 626-1849
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 16, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Karen Gershman [NPI: 1699741918]Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine