Dr. Howard Keith Elkin
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Whittier, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard Keith Elkin, MD,FACC, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Whittier, California. He attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth Univ School Of Dentistry in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Howard Keith Elkin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medical Advocate, Inc. Dr. Howard Keith Elkin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (562) 945-3753 to request Dr. Howard Keith Elkin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard Keith Elkin |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9739157132 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 45 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.
- FACC
Education and Training
- Dr. Howard Keith Elkin attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth Univ School Of Dentistry in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1821022864
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 3, 2014
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 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. Howard Keith Elkin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard Keith Elkin has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 45 years of experience.
| 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.
| G51996 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Whittier, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Medical Advocate, Inc | |
Practice Locations
8038 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602-2507
Phone: (562) 945-3753
Fax: (562) 696-3270
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
Wednesday, September 3, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard Keith Elkin [NPI: 1821022864]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine