Dr. Joann Bennett

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joann Bennett Jr., DO, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Watertown, South Dakota. She attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Joann Bennett also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Joann Bennett may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Joann Bennett at 506 1st Ave SE Brown Clinic to request Dr. Joann Bennett the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 506 1st Ave SE
Brown Clinic
Watertown, SD 57201-4402


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joann Bennett Jr.
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1658386024
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She maybe 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)

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joann Bennett attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366418121
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 23, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 5, 2016

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joann Bennett has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 43 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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation


Practice Locations

506 1st Ave SE
Brown Clinic
Watertown, SD 57201-4402

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


506 1St Seave
Watertown, SD 57201-4499
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 Thursday, May 5, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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