Dr. Ronald K Shimmin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ronald K Shimmin, MD, is a Preventative Medicine specialist in La Palma, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Preventative Medicine. Dr. Ronald K Shimmin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lake Medical Center, Inc.. Dr. Ronald K Shimmin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Ronald K Shimmin at 26 Centerpointe Dr to request Dr. Ronald K Shimmin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 26 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623-2567


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ronald K Shimmin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628124047
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

  • Preventative Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 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. Ronald K Shimmin graduated from medical school in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225153315
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 16, 2015

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. Ronald K Shimmin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ronald K Shimmin has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 46 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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  • Preventive Medicine / Occupational Medicine
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    Occupational Medicine
    Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.


Medical Group Practice

  • Lake Medical Center, Inc.


Practice Locations

26 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623-2567
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, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, March 16, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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