Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz
Neurology in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz, DO, is a Neurology specialist in Tacoma, Washington. She attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Harrison Memorial Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Multicare Health System. Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 459-6827 to request Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Laura L Hershkowitz |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4284527169 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurology (primary specialty)
- Neuropsychiatry
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help 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. Laura L Hershkowitz attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1144225780
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 22, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Laura L Hershkowitz
Medical Licenses
Dr. Laura L Hershkowitz has been primarily specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Clinical Neurophysiology
click for detail Clinical Neurophysiology Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
click for detail Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine Definition to come.
| OPO60100685 | Washington |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
click for detail Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Medicine
click for detail Addiction Medicine A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
click for detail Neurology A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
click for detail Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
| OS010193L | Pennsylvania |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
click for detail Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
click for detail Neurodevelopmental Disabilities A pediatrician or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of chronic conditions that affect the developing and mature nervous system such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation and chronic behavioral syndromes, or neurologic conditions.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
click for detail Geriatric Psychiatry Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Neuromuscular Medicine
click for detail Neuromuscular Medicine A physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation and management of these disorders. This encompasses the knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders at a level that is significantly beyond the training and knowledge expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist or physiatrist.
| OP60100685 | Washington |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neuromuscular Medicine
click for detail Neuromuscular Medicine A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
| OP60100685 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Aberdeen, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bremerton, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Puyallup, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Multicare Health System | 848 |
Practice Locations
1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-1702
Phone: (253) 459-6827
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
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way
#408
Tacoma, WA 98405-4252
Phone: (253) 403-0344
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
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