Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen
Orthopedic Surgery in Bellingham, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Bellingham, Washington. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (360) 733-7670 to request Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher J Van Hofwegen |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1658423249 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 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. Christopher J Van Hofwegen attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376751669
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 12, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Christopher J Van Hofwegen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher J Van Hofwegen has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
| MD 60130985 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bellingham, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons
| Pacific Rim Orthopaedic Surgeons | 7 |
Practice Locations
2979 Squalicum Pkwy
Ste 203
Bellingham, WA 98225-1813
Phone: (360) 733-7670
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, September 12, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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