Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Fairfield, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northeast Medical Group Inc. Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (203) 319-0733 to request Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 51 Merwins Ln
Fairfield, CT 06824-1972

Phone 1: (203) 319-0733

Fax: (203) 319-0733


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Frederick Fickes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4981690286
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Psychiatry

Experience

  • Over 34 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. Joseph Frederick Fickes attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1902838329
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 7, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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. Joseph Frederick Fickes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Frederick Fickes has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 34 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
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    Geriatric Psychiatry
    Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychosomatic Medicine
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    Psychosomatic Medicine
    Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Northeast Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

51 Merwins Ln
Fairfield, CT 06824-1972
Phone: (203) 319-0733
Fax: (203) 319-0733
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, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 4, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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