Dr. Bassam Altajar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Arcadia, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Desoto Memorial Hospital, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center, Florida Hospital Wauchula, Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bassam Altajar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Altajars's Consultant, Inc, Dchd Health Care Professionals Llc. Dr. Bassam Altajar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (941) 812-0896 to request Dr. Bassam Altajar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 425 Nursing Home Dr
Arcadia, FL 34266-3839

Phone 1: (941) 812-0896


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Bassam Altajar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456495399
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • 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. Bassam Altajar graduated from medical school in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1013945815
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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 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 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. Bassam Altajar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Bassam Altajar has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 39 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
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    Sleep Medicine
    An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Altajars's Consultant, Inc
  • Dchd Health Care Professionals Llc


Practice Locations

425 Nursing Home Dr
Arcadia, FL 34266-3839
Phone: (941) 812-0896
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


900 N Robert Ave
Arcadia, FL 34265-2177
Phone: (863) 494-3535
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 30, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Bassam Altajar [NPI: 1013945815]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine