Dr. Karen Mehegan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Mehegan, DPT, is a Physical Therapy specialist in Rutherford, New Jersey. She graduated in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Therapy. Dr. Karen Mehegan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New Jersey Spine And Sports Medicine, P.C. Dr. Karen Mehegan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (201) 964-0200 to request Dr. Karen Mehegan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 84 Orient Way
Rutherford, NJ 07070-2052

Phone 1: (201) 964-0200


Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Mehegan
Former Name Karen Lugris
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4486742434
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Physical Therapy (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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    Doctor of Physical Therapy
    A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate 3-4 year degree which may be conferred upon successful completion of a professional doctoral program.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen Mehegan graduated in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1720278955
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Karen Mehegan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Mehegan has been primarily specialized in Physical Therapist for over 18 years of experience.
  • Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers / Physical Therapist
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    Physical Therapist
    (1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT’s assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. (2) A physical therapist is a person qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient’s strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function. (3) A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury.


Medical Group Practice

  • New Jersey Spine And Sports Medicine, P.C


Practice Locations

84 Orient Way
Rutherford, NJ 07070-2052
Phone: (201) 964-0200
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 21, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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