Dr. Howard I Kurz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Howard I Kurz, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Bethalto, Illinois. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barnes Jewish Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Herrin Hospital, St Anthony's Medical Center, St Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Howard I Kurz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc. Dr. Howard I Kurz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Howard I Kurz at 155 E Bethalto Dr to request Dr. Howard I Kurz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 155 E Bethalto Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010-1801


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Howard I Kurz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608810585
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
  • Interventional Cardiology

Experience

  • Over 40 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. Howard I Kurz attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215968730
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 22, 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. Howard I Kurz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Howard I Kurz has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
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    Interventional Cardiology
    An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc


Practice Locations

155 E Bethalto Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010-1801
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, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, October 22, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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