Dr. Walter Rho
Orthopedic Surgery in Rockville Centre, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Walter Rho, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Rockville Centre, New York. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Nassau Communities Hospital. Dr. Walter Rho also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Orlin And Cohen Orthopedic Associates, Llp. Dr. Walter Rho accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (516) 536-2800 to request Dr. Walter Rho the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Walter Rho |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4284700733 |
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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 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. Walter Rho attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992704480
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 18, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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 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 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. Walter Rho
Medical Licenses
Dr. Walter Rho has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 33 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
click for detail Hand Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| 201790 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oceanside, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Orlin And Cohen Orthopedic Associates, Llp
| Orlin And Cohen Orthopedic Associates, Llp | 72 |
Practice Locations
36 Lincoln Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5768
Phone: (516) 536-2800
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, February 23, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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