Dr. Howard G Atkins
Clinical Psychologist in Plano, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard G Atkins Jr., PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Plano, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Howard G Atkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Neurotherapy Center Of Plano, Inc. Dr. Howard G Atkins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (972) 612-9787 to request Dr. Howard G Atkins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard G Atkins Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2567623374 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
help Doctor of Philosophy
A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Howard G Atkins attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1881717684
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, April 8, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 7, 2014
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 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.
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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 G Atkins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard G Atkins has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
click for detail Psychologist A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Cognitive & Behavioral
| 22090 | Texas |
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Clinical Child & Adolescent
| 22090 | Texas |
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Health Service
click for detail Health Service A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Rehabilitation
| 22090 | Texas |
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Marriage & Family Therapist
click for detail Marriage & Family Therapist A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
| 22090 | Texas |
- Psychologist / Health
click for detail Health The distinct focus of the clinical health psychologist is on physical health problems. A clinical health psychologist has special expertise or training in clinical health psychology and applies scientific knowledge of the interrelationships among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social and biological components in health and disease to the promotion and maintenance of health; the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and disability; and the improvement of the health care system. Clinical health psychologists are dedicated to the development of knowledge regarding the interface between behavior and health, and to the delivery of high quality services based on that knowledge to individuals, families, and health care.
| 22090 | Texas |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Neurotherapy Center Of Plano, Inc
| Neurotherapy Center Of Plano, Inc | |
Practice Locations
2419 Coit Rd
Suite C
Plano, TX 75075-3731
Phone: (972) 612-9787
Fax: (972) 867-2722
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 physician 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, August 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard G Atkins [NPI: 1881717684]Clinical Psychologist