Dr. Michael D Began
Orthopedic Surgery in Ventura, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Michael D Began, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Ventura, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, St Johns Regional Medical Center. Dr. Michael D Began also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Michael D. Began, M.D. Apc. Dr. Michael D Began accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 648-3902 to request Dr. Michael D Began the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Michael D Began |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4789766239 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Michael D Began attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679639074
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 29, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 27, 2008
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 Dr. Michael D Began
Medical Licenses
Dr. Michael D Began has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| G60390 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Ventura, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Federal |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Oxnard, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Michael D. Began, M.D. Apc
| Michael D. Began, M.D. Apc | |
Practice Locations
168 N Brent St
Ste 505
Ventura, CA 93003-2840
Phone: (805) 648-3902
Fax: (805) 648-4014
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
Thursday, March 27, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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