Dr. Shimshon Porat

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Shimshon Porat Jr., NP,MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Jacksonville, Alabama. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Shimshon Porat also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Jacksonville Surgical & Medical Affiliates, Llc. Dr. Shimshon Porat accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Shimshon Porat at 1460 A 2Nd Swave to request Dr. Shimshon Porat the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1460 A 2Nd Swave
Jacksonville, AL 36265-3358


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Shimshon Porat Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082774435
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

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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    Nurse Practitioner
    A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role.
  • 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. Shimshon Porat graduated from medical school in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1164671608
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Quality Reporting

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

Language Spoken by Dr. Shimshon Porat

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Shimshon Porat has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.


Medical Group Practice

  • Jacksonville Surgical & Medical Affiliates, Llc


Practice Locations

1460 A 2Nd Swave
Jacksonville, AL 36265-3358
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, April 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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