Dr. Howard I Kurz
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Bethalto, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard I Kurz, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Bethalto, Illinois. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Herrin Hospital, St Anthony's Medical Center, St Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Howard I Kurz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc. Dr. Howard I Kurz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Howard I Kurz at 155 E Bethalto Dr to request Dr. Howard I Kurz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard I Kurz |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6608810585 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Interventional Cardiology
Experience
- Over 40 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. Howard I Kurz attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215968730
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 22, 2015
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. Howard I Kurz
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard I Kurz has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| R7F85 | Missouri |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| R7F85 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Belleville, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Herrin, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Belleville, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc
| Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc | 73 |
Practice Locations
155 E Bethalto Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010-1801
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, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 22, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard I Kurz [NPI: 1215968730]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiology