Dr. Kent Taub

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kent Taub, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Cullman, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Athens-Limestone Hospital, Baptist Medical Center-Princeton, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus, Highlands Medical Center. Dr. Kent Taub also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Island Medical Alabama Llc. Dr. Kent Taub accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 737-2000 to request Dr. Kent Taub the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1912 Al Hwy 157
Cullman, AL 35058-0609

Phone 1: (256) 737-2000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kent Taub
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4284613217
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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. Kent Taub attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417061607
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 1, 2010

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 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. Kent Taub

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kent Taub has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 31 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Island Medical Alabama Llc


Practice Locations

1912 Al Hwy 157
Cullman, AL 35058-0609
Phone: (256) 737-2000
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 Monday, February 1, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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