Dr. Okechukwu Kanu
Internal Medicine in Rhinelander, Wisconsin
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Okechukwu Kanu, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ministry Saint Marys Hospital, St Nicholas Hospital. Dr. Okechukwu Kanu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sacred Heart-St Mary's Hospitals Inc. Dr. Okechukwu Kanu may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Okechukwu Kanu at 2251 N Shore Dr Su to request Dr. Okechukwu Kanu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Okechukwu Kanu |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1850584772 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 23 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. Okechukwu Kanu graduated from medical school in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1871817593
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 21, 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 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. Okechukwu Kanu
Medical Licenses
Dr. Okechukwu Kanu has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 54103 | Wisconsin |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Sheboygan, Wisconsin | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Sacred Heart-St Mary's Hospitals Inc
| Sacred Heart-St Mary's Hospitals Inc | 130 |
Practice Locations
2251 N Shore Dr
Su
Rhinelander, WI 54501-8360
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, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, May 21, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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