Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus Jr., MD, is a Neuropsychiatry specialist in Greenwood, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Neuropsychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, River Region Health System. Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hinds County Mental Health, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Inc, Precise Clinical Neuroscience Specialists, Warren Yazoo Mental Health Service, Inc.. Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus at 2504 Old Browning Rd to request Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2504 Old Browning Rd
Greenwood, MS 38930


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph A. Kwentus Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3678567245
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

  • Neuropsychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 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. Joseph A. Kwentus attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1477582096
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Joseph A. Kwentus

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph A. Kwentus has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 52 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Addiction Medicine
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    Addiction Medicine
    A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Forensic Psychiatry
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    Forensic Psychiatry
    Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
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    Geriatric Psychiatry
    Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hinds County Mental Health
  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Inc
  • Precise Clinical Neuroscience Specialists
  • Warren Yazoo Mental Health Service, Inc.


Practice Locations

2504 Old Browning Rd
Greenwood, MS 38930
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 8, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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