Dr. Howard Silk

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Howard Silk, MD, is an Allergy/Immunology specialist in Canton, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Allergy/Immunology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Newnan Hospital Inc. Dr. Howard Silk also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Atlanta Allergy And Asthma Clinic. Dr. Howard Silk accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (770) 720-8000 to request Dr. Howard Silk the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 Old Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-2890

Phone 1: (770) 720-8000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Howard Silk
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7618153255
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

  • Allergy/Immunology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Howard Silk attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1912944828
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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 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. Howard Silk

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Howard Silk has been primarily specialized in Allergy & Immunology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Allergy & Immunology
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    Allergy & Immunology
    An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Atlanta Allergy And Asthma Clinic


Practice Locations

100 Old Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114-2890
Phone: (770) 720-8000
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 Wednesday, August 11, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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