Dr. Nina L Torkelson
Family Practice in Harlingen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Nina L Torkelson, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Harlingen, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc. Dr. Nina L Torkelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bhs Physicians Network Inc. Dr. Nina L Torkelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 389-2440 to request Dr. Nina L Torkelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Nina L Torkelson |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
0547307449 |
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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 18 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. Nina L Torkelson attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1730328550
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Nina L Torkelson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Nina L Torkelson has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 18 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| N1923 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Edinburg, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Harlingen, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Bhs Physicians Network Inc
| Bhs Physicians Network Inc | 214 |
Practice Locations
2222 Benwood St
Harlingen, TX 78550-8532
Phone: (956) 389-2440
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
Tuesday, February 2, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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