Dr. Gitonga Munene
Surgical Oncology in Memphis, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gitonga Munene, MD, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital, Borgess Medical Center, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals. Dr. Gitonga Munene also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ut Methodist Physicians Llc. Dr. Gitonga Munene accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 866-8813 to request Dr. Gitonga Munene the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Gitonga Munene |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1850560376 |
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
- Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
Experience
- Over 22 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. Gitonga Munene graduated from medical school in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164663829
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 24, 2015
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 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. Gitonga Munene
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gitonga Munene has been primarily specialized in Surgical Oncology for over 22 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail Surgical Oncology A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
| 47398 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Kalamazoo, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Kalamazoo, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Ut Methodist Physicians Llc
| Ut Methodist Physicians Llc | 83 |
Practice Locations
1407 Union Ave
Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38104-3627
Phone: (901) 866-8813
Fax: (901) 302-2120
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
1325 Eastmoreland Ave
Suite 410
Memphis, TN 38104-7540
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, February 5, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, September 24, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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