Dr. Robert E Benton

Overview

Dr. Robert E Benton, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Troy, New York. He attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, St Mary's Hospital (Troy), St Peter's Hospital. Dr. Robert E Benton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (518) 292-6200 to request Dr. Robert E Benton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Robert E Benton

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.	175324	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Albany Medical Center Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Albany Memorial Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Samaritan Hospital	Troy, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Mary's Hospital (Troy)	Troy, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Peter's Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Practice Locations

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Dr. Robert E Benton [NPI: 1205820727]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)