Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger
Internal Medicine in Florence, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Florence, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bethesda North, Christ Hospital, Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 301-2663 to request Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Howard Joseph Schertzinger Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7719911486 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Pediatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 36 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1992797922
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 17, 2016
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 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.
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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. Howard Joseph Schertzinger
Medical Licenses
Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 36 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.
| 36283 | Kentucky |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
click for detail Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine Definition to come.
| 35065311S | Ohio |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 35-0653115 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hamilton, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
8726 Us Highway 42
Florence, KY 41042-3405
Phone: (859) 301-2663
Fax: (859) 301-0655
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
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Howard Joseph Schertzinger [NPI: 1992797922]Internal Medicine, Pediatric Medicine