Dr. Joseph H Kent
Infectious Disease in Elgin, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph H Kent, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Elgin, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hinsdale Hospital, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, Metrosouth Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Joseph H Kent also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Llc. Dr. Joseph H Kent may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Joseph H Kent at 77 N Airlite St to request Dr. Joseph H Kent the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph H Kent |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0143287789 |
| 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
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 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. Joseph H Kent attended and graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1649266933
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 22, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 14, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does 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 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. Joseph H Kent
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph H Kent has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 036-071273 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hinsdale, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| La Grange, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Blue Island, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Hazel Crest, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Llc
| Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Llc | 95 |
Practice Locations
77 N Airlite St
Elgin, IL 60123-4912
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, April 24, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, May 14, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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