Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Ashland, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including King's Daughters' Medical Center, Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio, Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital, Three Rivers Medical Center. Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc. Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (606) 408-0926 to request Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 613 23rd St
Ste G10
Ashland, KY 41101-2886

Phone 1: (606) 408-0926

Fax: (606) 408-6499


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Bjorn Thorarinsson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567411531
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)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Bjorn Thorarinsson graduated from medical school in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932206141
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 15, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Bjorn Thorarinsson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 48 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Kings Daughters Medical Specialties Inc


Practice Locations

613 23rd St
Ste G10
Ashland, KY 41101-2886

Phone: (606) 408-0926
Fax: (606) 408-6499
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


2201 Lexington Ave
Ashland, KY 41101-2874
Phone: (606) 408-4000
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, October 15, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Bjorn Thorarinsson [NPI: 1932206141]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine