Dr. Kent R. Nilsson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kent R. Nilsson Jr., MD, is a Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Morgan Memorial Hospital, Elbert Memorial Hospital, Athens Regional Medical Center, Putnam General Hospital, Barrow Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kent R. Nilsson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc., Athens Regional Specialty Services, Inc.. Dr. Kent R. Nilsson may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Kent R. Nilsson at 2100 Erwin Rd to request Dr. Kent R. Nilsson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-3941
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kent R. Nilsson Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6507884822
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology (primary specialty)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 22 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. Kent R. Nilsson attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1619965381
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 7, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 17, 2015

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. Kent R. Nilsson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kent R. Nilsson has been primarily specialized in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology for over 22 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
  • 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Athens Regional Medical Center, Inc.
  • Athens Regional Specialty Services, Inc.


Practice Locations

2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-3941
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Kent R. Nilsson [NPI: 1619965381]Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine

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