Dr. Joseph P Litam

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph P Litam, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Fairfield, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Texas Health System, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Mission Regional Medical Center. Dr. Joseph P Litam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Joseph P Litam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joseph P Litam at 106 N Keechi St to request Dr. Joseph P Litam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 106 N Keechi St
Fairfield, TX 75840-4226


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph P Litam
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5193721793
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

  • Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 51 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 P Litam graduated from medical school in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528067469
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Monday, March 20, 2006
  • NPI Reactivation Date: Thursday, April 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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 P Litam

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph P Litam has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 51 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Texas Oncology Pa


Practice Locations

106 N Keechi St
Fairfield, TX 75840-4226
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, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 1, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Joseph P Litam [NPI: 1528067469]Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine