Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sky Lakes Medical Center. Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc. Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat at 2865 Daggett Ave to request Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2865 Daggett Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-1106


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Douglas A. Palenschat
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921075920
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Douglas A. Palenschat attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1679518773
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 24, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Douglas A. Palenschat

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Douglas A. Palenschat has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 55 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc


Practice Locations

2865 Daggett Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-1106
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, November 24, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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