Dr. Karen E Effinger

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen E Effinger, MD,MS, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Palo Alto, California. She attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Karen E Effinger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile. Dr. Karen E Effinger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 498-7200 to request Dr. Karen E Effinger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Phone 1: (650) 498-7200


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen E Effinger
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0941440226
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

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 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.
  • MS

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen E Effinger attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1295993087
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - 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 E Effinger

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen E Effinger has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology for over 18 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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    Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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    Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.


Medical Group Practice

  • Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile


Practice Locations

725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Phone: (650) 498-7200
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, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 30, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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