Dr. Douglas J Vanputten
Ophthalmology in La Porte, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Douglas J Vanputten, MD,FACS, is an Ophthalmology specialist in La Porte, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan City, Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. Dr. Douglas J Vanputten also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Indiana University Health La Porte Physicians Inc. Dr. Douglas J Vanputten does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Douglas J Vanputten at 7002 W Johnson Rd to request Dr. Douglas J Vanputten the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Douglas J Vanputten |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4688642796 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience
- Over 39 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.
- FACS
Education and Training
- Dr. Douglas J Vanputten attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1851378558
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 23, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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 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. Douglas J Vanputten
Medical Licenses
Dr. Douglas J Vanputten has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 39 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| 01039408A | Indiana |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
click for detail Plastic Surgery A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
| 01039408A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Michigan City, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| La Porte, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Indiana University Health La Porte Physicians Inc
| Indiana University Health La Porte Physicians Inc | 70 |
Practice Locations
7002 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350-8289
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
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Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, December 1, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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