Dr. Asim K Jaffer
Family Practice in Carbondale, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Asim K Jaffer, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois, Proctor Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Asim K Jaffer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 457-5200 to request Dr. Asim K Jaffer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Asim K Jaffer |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2062573520 |
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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 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. Asim K Jaffer graduated from medical school in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316193543
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 7, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 23, 2009
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 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 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. Asim K Jaffer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Asim K Jaffer has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 036119029 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 036119029 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Peoria, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Peoria, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Peoria, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
405 West Jackson
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale Ed
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 457-5200
Fax: (618) 529-0568
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 23, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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