Dr. Joseph Fred Bender

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Fred Bender, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Harlingen, Texas. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Harlingen Medical Center, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc. Dr. Joseph Fred Bender also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Su Clinica Familiar. Dr. Joseph Fred Bender accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 428-4345 to request Dr. Joseph Fred Bender the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1706 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550-8911

Phone 1: (956) 428-4345


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Fred Bender
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355473257
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

  • Podiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
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    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
    A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joseph Fred Bender attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1265436828
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 10, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 5, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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. Joseph Fred Bender

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Fred Bender has been primarily specialized in Podiatrist for over 35 years of experience.
  • Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers / Podiatrist
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    Podiatrist
    A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Su Clinica Familiar


Practice Locations

1706 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550-8911
Phone: (956) 428-4345
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 Monday, January 5, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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