Dr. Amy R Alger

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Amy R Alger, MD, is a Critical Care (Intensivists) specialist in Durham, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Critical Care (Intensivists). She is affiliated with many hospitals including Duke University Hospital. Dr. Amy R Alger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc. Dr. Amy R Alger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 681-9660 to request Dr. Amy R Alger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27707-4699

Phone 1: (919) 681-9660


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Amy R Alger
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5698840619
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Critical Care (Intensivists) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 23 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. Amy R Alger graduated from medical school in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1780735886
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 15, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Amy R Alger

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Amy R Alger has been primarily specialized in Surgical Critical Care for over 23 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
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    Surgical Critical Care
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc


Practice Locations

2301 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27707-4699
Phone: (919) 681-9660
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, November 27, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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