Dr. Karen Briggs

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Briggs, MD,DO, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Dyer, Indiana. She attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Karen Briggs also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Briggs Ophthalmology And Associates Sc. Dr. Karen Briggs accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 322-2723 to request Dr. Karen Briggs the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 24 Joliet St
Suite 201
Dyer, IN 46311-1705

Phone 1: (219) 322-2723

Fax: (219) 864-9707
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Briggs
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6406767839
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 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.
  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    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. Karen Briggs attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710957865
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 23, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 20, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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.
  • MHI - She 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 - She 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. Karen Briggs

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Briggs has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Medical Group Practice

  • Briggs Ophthalmology And Associates Sc


Practice Locations

24 Joliet St
Suite 201
Dyer, IN 46311-1705

Phone: (219) 322-2723
Fax: (219) 864-9707
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 20, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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