Dr. Ben Dirkx

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ben Dirkx, DO, is an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine specialist in Bakersfield, California. He attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Dr. Ben Dirkx also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Osf Medical Group Of California Inc. Dr. Ben Dirkx does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ben Dirkx at 3535 San Dimas St 2 to request Dr. Ben Dirkx the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3535 San Dimas St
2
Bakersfield, CA 93301-1690
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ben Dirkx
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688893621
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 14 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ben Dirkx attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1679875389
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ben Dirkx has been primarily specialized in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation for over 14 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Spine And Orthopedic Center


Practice Locations

3535 San Dimas St
2
Bakersfield, CA 93301-1690

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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 19, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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