Dr. Ira M Epstein
Nephrology in Denton, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ira M Epstein, MD,DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Denton, Texas. He attended and graduated from College Of Osteopathic Physicians And Surgeons Of Los Angeles in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baylor All Saints Medical Center At Fw, Baylor Regional Medical Center At Grapevine, North Hills Hospital. Dr. Ira M Epstein also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Texas Kidney Disease Associates. Dr. Ira M Epstein accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (940) 320-1708 to request Dr. Ira M Epstein the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ira M Epstein |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0143272096 |
| 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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 48 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Ira M Epstein attended and graduated from College Of Osteopathic Physicians And Surgeons Of Los Angeles in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205886207
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 7, 2016
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. Ira M Epstein
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ira M Epstein has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 48 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| K6844 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fort Worth, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Grapevine, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| North Richland Hills, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- North Texas Kidney Disease Associates
| North Texas Kidney Disease Associates | 20 |
Practice Locations
3315 Colorado Blvd
Suite 102
Denton, TX 76210-6884
Phone: (940) 320-1708
Fax: (940) 565-5457
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 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, July 7, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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