Dr. Sandra Karpenko
Hospice/Palliative Care in Walnut Creek, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Sandra Karpenko, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Walnut Creek, California. She attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus. Dr. Sandra Karpenko also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including John Muir Physician Network. Dr. Sandra Karpenko accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (925) 947-3393 to request Dr. Sandra Karpenko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Sandra Karpenko |
| Former Name |
Sandra Coney |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9335338052 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns 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
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 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. Sandra Karpenko attended and graduated from University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1780745281
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
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 not 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. Sandra Karpenko
Medical Licenses
Dr. Sandra Karpenko has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail 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.
| G50631 | California |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| G50631 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Walnut Creek, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- John Muir Physician Network
| John Muir Physician Network | 327 |
Practice Locations
1220 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2501
Phone: (925) 947-3393
Phone 2: (925) 939-1220
Fax: (925) 947-3396
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
Tuesday, July 19, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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