Dr. Bachar Kassem
Medical Oncology in Somerset, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bachar Kassem, MD,PHD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Somerset, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Russell County Hospital, Wayne County Hospital. Dr. Bachar Kassem accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (606) 677-1451 to request Dr. Bachar Kassem the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Bachar Kassem |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5799742987 |
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
- Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 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.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
help Doctor of Philosophy
A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Bachar Kassem graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1548266844
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 5, 2014
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. Bachar Kassem
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bachar Kassem has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 41 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
| 36765 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Danville, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Somerset, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Russell Springs, Kentucky | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Monticello, Kentucky | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
95 Bogle Office Park Dr
Somerset, KY 42503-2810
Phone: (606) 677-1451
Fax: (606) 678-0814
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
Friday, September 5, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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