Dr. Kenneth L Bakken

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kenneth L Bakken, DO, is a Preventative Medicine specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Preventative Medicine. Dr. Kenneth L Bakken also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Keays Medical Group, Ps. Dr. Kenneth L Bakken accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 779-5858 to request Dr. Kenneth L Bakken the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2200 N 30th St
Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98403-3364

Phone 1: (253) 779-5858

Fax: (253) 779-5757


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kenneth L Bakken
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5698941052
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

  • Preventative Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Pain Management

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kenneth L Bakken attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1619052289
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Kenneth L Bakken

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kenneth L Bakken has been primarily specialized in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Preventive Medicine / Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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    Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
    Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.


Medical Group Practice

  • Keays Medical Group, Ps


Practice Locations

2200 N 30th St
Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98403-3364

Phone: (253) 779-5858
Fax: (253) 779-5757
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 Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Kenneth L Bakken [NPI: 1619052289]Preventative Medicine, Pain Management