Dr. Kent J Van Why

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kent J Van Why Jr., MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Rock Island, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Great River Medical Center, Genesis Health System, Cgh Medical Center, Hammond Henry Hospital, Genesis Medical Center-Davenport. Dr. Kent J Van Why also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cardiovascular Medicine Pc, Genesis Health System. Dr. Kent J Van Why accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kent J Van Why at 2701 17th St to request Dr. Kent J Van Why the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2701 17th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-5351


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kent J Van Why Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315936853
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kent J Van Why attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881673721
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does 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 - 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.
  • 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. Kent J Van Why

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kent J Van Why has been primarily specialized in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Cardiovascular Medicine Pc
  • Genesis Health System


Practice Locations

2701 17th St
Rock Island, IL 61201-5351
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, November 21, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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