Dr. Leslie G Kirk

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 57+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Leslie G Kirk, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Tucson, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1968, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. Dr. Leslie G Kirk also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospitalists Of Arizona, Inc. Dr. Leslie G Kirk accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (520) 290-5888 to request Dr. Leslie G Kirk the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3945 E Paradise Falls Dr
Ste 201
Tucson, AZ 85712-6683

Phone 1: (520) 290-5888

Fax: (520) 290-5551
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Leslie G Kirk
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991764219
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

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 57 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Leslie G Kirk attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1968.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831171115
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 25, 2013

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 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. Leslie G Kirk

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Leslie G Kirk has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 57 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Hospitalists Of Arizona, Inc


Practice Locations

3945 E Paradise Falls Dr
Ste 201
Tucson, AZ 85712-6683

Phone: (520) 290-5888
Fax: (520) 290-5551
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


5301 E Grant Rd
Unit
Tucson, AZ 85712-2805

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, January 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 25, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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