Dr. Joyce Hnatek

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joyce Hnatek, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Snyder, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Joyce Hnatek also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. Joyce Hnatek accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (915) 573-1300 to request Dr. Joyce Hnatek the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5009 College Ave
Snyder, TX 79549-6109

Phone 1: (915) 573-1300


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joyce Hnatek
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6709842115
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

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 37 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. Joyce Hnatek attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396708095
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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 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. Joyce Hnatek

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joyce Hnatek has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Covenant Medical Group


Practice Locations

5009 College Ave
Snyder, TX 79549-6109
Phone: (915) 573-1300
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, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 15, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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