Dr. Albert James Behrend

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Albert James Behrend, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in El Cajon, California. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Albert James Behrend also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including A. James Behrend Md Medical Corporation. Dr. Albert James Behrend accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (619) 462-5916 to request Dr. Albert James Behrend the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 450 Stableridge St
El Cajon, CA 92019-1245

Phone 1: (619) 462-5916

Fax: (619) 334-1313
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Albert James Behrend
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0446140644
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Vascular Surgery

Experience

  • Over 52 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. Albert James Behrend attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1750428918
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 6, 2007

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. Albert James Behrend

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Albert James Behrend has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 52 years of experience.
  • 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.
  • Surgery / Vascular Surgery
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    Vascular Surgery
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • A. James Behrend Md Medical Corporation


Practice Locations

450 Stableridge St
El Cajon, CA 92019-1245
Phone: (619) 462-5916
Fax: (619) 334-1313
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, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 6, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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