Mr. Philip Kent Furth
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 47+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Mr. Philip Kent Furth, PA,PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Anthony Hospital, St Francis Community Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center. Mr. Philip Kent Furth accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 383-3366 to request Mr. Philip Kent Furth the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Philip Kent Furth |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6800886045 |
| 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
- Physician Assistant (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 47 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Physician Assistant (PA)
help Physician Assistant
Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
- Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
help Certificated Physician Assistant
Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
Education and Training
- Mr. Philip Kent Furth graduated in 1977.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518057678
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007
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 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 Mr. Philip Kent Furth
Medical Licenses
Mr. Philip Kent Furth has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 47 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
| PA10000466 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gig Harbor, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Federal Way, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
1624 S I St
Tacoma, WA 98405-5016
Phone: (253) 383-3366
Fax: (253) 383-3376
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, February 24, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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