Dr. Elton Amos
Geriatric Medicine in Hammond, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Elton Amos, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Hammond, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Elton Amos also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Current Care Pa. Dr. Elton Amos accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Elton Amos at 6423 Columbia Ave A to request Dr. Elton Amos the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Elton Amos |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
6507053808 |
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
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 40 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. Elton Amos attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1134335318
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 1, 2010
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 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.
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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.
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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. Elton Amos
Medical Licenses
Dr. Elton Amos has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 01034178 | Indiana |
- 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.
| 01034178 | Indiana |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| American Current Care Pa | 469 |
Practice Locations
6423 Columbia Ave
A
Hammond, IN 46320-2747
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, November 1, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Elton Amos [NPI: 1134335318]Geriatric Medicine, Family Practice