Dr. Karen Hamilton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Hamilton Jr., MD,PA,PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Mountain View, California. She attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Sutter Roseville Medical Center. Dr. Karen Hamilton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education.. Dr. Karen Hamilton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Karen Hamilton at 701 E El Camino Real to request Dr. Karen Hamilton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 701 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040-2833


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Hamilton Jr.
Professional Name Karen Porto
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6608953872
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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

  • Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 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.
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
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    Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
  • Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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    Certificated Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen Hamilton attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1821102328
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - She 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 - 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.
  • 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. Karen Hamilton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Hamilton has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 19 years of experience.
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
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    Physician Assistant
    A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation For Health Care, Research And Education.


Practice Locations

701 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040-2833
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 29, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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