Dr. Arthur S Watanabe
Interventional Pain Management in Post Falls, Idaho
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Arthur S Watanabe, MD, is an Interventional Pain Management specialist in Post Falls, Idaho. He attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northwest Specialty Hospital, Kootenai Medical Center. Dr. Arthur S Watanabe also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Spinal Diagnostics Pllc. Dr. Arthur S Watanabe accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Arthur S Watanabe at 1593 E Polston Ave to request Dr. Arthur S Watanabe the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Arthur S Watanabe |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5395632681 |
| 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
- Interventional Pain Management (primary specialty)
- Diagnostic Radiology
Experience
- Over 39 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. Arthur S Watanabe attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295804748
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 30, 2015
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. Arthur S Watanabe
Medical Licenses
Dr. Arthur S Watanabe has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| MD00026919 | Washington |
- Pharmacy Service Providers / Pharmacist
click for detail Pharmacist An individual licensed by the appropriate state regulatory agency to engage in the practice of pharmacy. The practice of pharmacy includes, but is not limited to, assessment, interpretation, evaluation, and implementation, initiation, monitoring or modification of medication and or medical orders; the compounding or dispensing of medication and or medical orders; participation in drug and device procurement, storage, and selection; drug administration; drug regimen reviews; drug or drug-related research; provision of patient education and the provision of those acts or services necessary to provide medication therapy management services in all areas of patient care.
| MD00026919 | Washington |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| MD00026919 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Post Falls, Idaho | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Coeur D'Alene, Idaho | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Spinal Diagnostics Pllc | 1 |
Practice Locations
1593 E Polston Ave
Post Falls, ID 83854-5326
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, November 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 30, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Arthur S Watanabe [NPI: 1295804748]Interventional Pain Management, Diagnostic Radiology