Dr. Chester Durnas
Geriatric Medicine in Rockford, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chester Durnas, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Rockford, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Swedish American Hospital, Saint Anthony Medical Center. Dr. Chester Durnas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (815) 633-8586 to request Dr. Chester Durnas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Chester Durnas |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5799735619 |
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
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 41 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. Chester Durnas graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1033129788
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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. Chester Durnas
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chester Durnas has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| 036073836 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Rockford, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Rockford, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
6785 Weaver Rd
Ste D
Rockford, IL 61114-8055
Phone: (815) 633-8586
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
1920 N Main
Rockford, IL 61103-4708
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
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, May 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Chester Durnas [NPI: 1033129788]Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine