Dr. Benjamin Kanter
Pulmonary Disease in Escondido, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Benjamin Kanter, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Escondido, California. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Palomar Health Downtown Campus. Dr. Benjamin Kanter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Escondido Pulmonary Medical Group Inc. Dr. Benjamin Kanter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 489-1458 to request Dr. Benjamin Kanter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Benjamin Kanter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2365486057 |
| 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
- Pulmonary Disease (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. Benjamin Kanter attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1144338591
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, August 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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 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 - 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. Benjamin Kanter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Benjamin Kanter has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| G55910 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| G55910 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| G55910 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Escondido, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Escondido Pulmonary Medical Group Inc
| Escondido Pulmonary Medical Group Inc | 7 |
Practice Locations
488 E Valley Pkwy
Suite
Escondido, CA 92025-3363
Phone: (760) 489-1458
Fax: (760) 489-7246
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
1955 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029-4113
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
Thursday, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 16, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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