Dr. Howard N Erlanger
Nephrology in Palm Desert, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard N Erlanger, DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Palm Desert, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, Hi-Desert Medical Center, John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital Inc. Dr. Howard N Erlanger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Nephrology Associates Medical Group Inc. Dr. Howard N Erlanger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 341-4839 to request Dr. Howard N Erlanger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard N Erlanger |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3971530437 |
| 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
- Nephrology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Howard N Erlanger attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1275526840
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 22, 2011
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. Howard N Erlanger
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard N Erlanger has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology
click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
| 20A5220 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Palm Springs, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Rancho Mirage, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Joshua Tree, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Indio, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Nephrology Associates Medical Group Inc
| Nephrology Associates Medical Group Inc | 32 |
Practice Locations
36955 Cook St
Ste 102
Palm Desert, CA 92211-6084
Phone: (760) 341-4839
Phone 2: (951) 687-2800
Fax: (760) 340-3536
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
Thursday, December 22, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard N Erlanger [NPI: 1275526840]Nephrology, Internal Medicine