Dr. Joan S Elkins
Family Practice in Kennebunk, Maine
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joan S Elkins, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Kennebunk, Maine. She attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Southern Maine Medical Center, York Hospital. Dr. Joan S Elkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (207) 467-8988 to request Dr. Joan S Elkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joan S Elkins |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
7911030622 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns 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 38 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. Joan S Elkins attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1457422495
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 13, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 13, 2014
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. Joan S Elkins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joan S Elkins has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 38 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.
| MD19891 | Maine |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| A45804 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Biddeford, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| York, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
4 Shape Dr
Kennebunk, ME 04043-6760
Phone: (207) 467-8988
Fax: (207) 467-8969
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 13, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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