Dr. Steven Wilks
Hospice/Palliative Care in Laurel, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Steven Wilks, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Laurel, Maryland. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Suburban Hospital. Dr. Steven Wilks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Steven Wilks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 604-5254 to request Dr. Steven Wilks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Steven Wilks |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7719971480 |
| 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
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 23 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. Steven Wilks graduated from medical school in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1053311035
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 6, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Steven Wilks
Medical Licenses
Dr. Steven Wilks has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| D0063195 | Maryland |
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine
| 220715 | New York |
- Family Medicine / Adult Medicine
| D0063195 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bethesda, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
| Johns Hopkins Community Physicians | 452 |
Practice Locations
14207 Park Ctr Dr
Laurel, MD 20707-5255
Phone: (301) 604-5254
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, July 6, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Steven Wilks [NPI: 1053311035]Hospice/Palliative Care, Family Practice