Dr. Anthony R Casanova

Overview

Dr. Anthony R Casanova, MD, is a Pain Management specialist in Joplin, Missouri. He attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Freeman Health System – Freeman West, Mercy Hospital Joplin. Dr. Anthony R Casanova also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Freeman-Oakhill Health System. Dr. Anthony R Casanova accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 347-8355 to request Dr. Anthony R Casanova the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, …) or simply to book an appointment.

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Anthony R Casanova
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355356882
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

  • Pain Management (primary specialty)
  • Anesthesiology

Experience

  • 17+ years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    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. Anthony R Casanova attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417996364
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 1, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx – He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS – He 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 – 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.

Medical Licenses

Dr. Anthony R Casanova has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 17 years of experience.
  • Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient’s condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Practice Locations

3103 McClelland Blvd
Joplin, Missouri 64804
Phone: (417) 347-8355
Fax: (417) 347-8360
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

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