Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Gretna, Nebraska
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal, MD, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in Gretna, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alegent Creighton Health Midlands Hospital, Alegent Creighton Health Bergan Mercy Medical Ctr, Alegent Creighton Health Immanuel Medical Center, Alegent Creighton Health Lakeside Hospital. Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Alegent Creighton Clinic. Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal at 102 W Gruenther Rd to request Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Wesley Larry Smeal |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
9638175771 |
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
- Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 23 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. Wesley Larry Smeal attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1144338286
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 29, 2009
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 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 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.
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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. Wesley Larry Smeal
Medical Licenses
Dr. Wesley Larry Smeal has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 23 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
| 24529 | Nebraska |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
click for detail Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
| 24529 | Nebraska |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
click for detail Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
| 036-112826 | Illinois |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
| 036-112826 | Illinois |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| 036-112826 | Illinois |
- Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine
click for detail Interventional Pain Medicine Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
| 036-112826 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Papillion, Nebraska | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Omaha, Nebraska | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Omaha, Nebraska | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Omaha, Nebraska | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Alegent Creighton Clinic-Neurology
| Alegent Creighton Clinic | 446 |
Practice Locations
102 W Gruenther Rd
Gretna, NE 68028-4828
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
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