Dr. Okechukwu Kanu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Okechukwu Kanu, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Black River Memorial Hospital, Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, St Marys Hospital Medical Ctr. Dr. Okechukwu Kanu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Black River Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. Okechukwu Kanu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (715) 284-5361 to request Dr. Okechukwu Kanu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 711 W Adams St
Black River Falls, WI 54615-9108

Phone 1: (715) 284-5361


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Okechukwu Kanu
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1850584772
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Hospitalist (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 23 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. Okechukwu Kanu graduated from medical school in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871817593
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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. Okechukwu Kanu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Okechukwu Kanu has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 23 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Black River Memorial Hospital Inc


Practice Locations

711 W Adams St
Black River Falls, WI 54615-9108
Phone: (715) 284-5361
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Okechukwu Kanu [NPI: 1871817593]Hospitalist, Internal Medicine