Dr. Melvin Kaplan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 75+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Melvin Kaplan, MD,M D, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Downey, California. He attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1949, having over 75 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Melvin Kaplan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of Los Angeles. Dr. Melvin Kaplan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Melvin Kaplan at 7601 Imperial Hwy to request Dr. Melvin Kaplan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7601 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242-3496
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Melvin Kaplan
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941364343
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Endocrinology

Experience

  • Over 75 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.
  • M D

Education and Training

  • Dr. Melvin Kaplan attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 1949.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093742165
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 26, 2006
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Friday, April 7, 2017
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Melvin Kaplan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Melvin Kaplan has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 75 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Central Health Center


Practice Locations

7601 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242-3496
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


12750 Erickson Ave
Downey, CA 90242-4024
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, February 27, 2015, 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 Update Data guide.

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