Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin
Family Practice in Brooklyn, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Brooklyn, New York. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Howard M. Orkin Md Pc. Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 257-1500 to request Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Howard Mitchell Orkin |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4183800840 |
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
- 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. Howard Mitchell Orkin attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1417030883
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, October 21, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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 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 - 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.
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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 Mitchell Orkin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin 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.
| 148629 | New York |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Howard M. Orkin Md Pc | 1 |
Practice Locations
8605 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236-3607
Phone: (718) 257-1500
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, August 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard Mitchell Orkin [NPI: 1417030883]Family Practice, Geriatric Medicine