Dr. Geoffrey H Basson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 59+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Geoffrey H Basson, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Fresh Meadows, New York. He attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Geoffrey H Basson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gary S. Hirshfield Md Pc. Dr. Geoffrey H Basson does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (718) 460-1200 to request Dr. Geoffrey H Basson the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 17660 Union Tpke
Suite 110
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366-1526

Phone 1: (718) 460-1200

Fax: (718) 461-2135


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Geoffrey H Basson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3971681602
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 59 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. Geoffrey H Basson attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1965.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427038603
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, January 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 8, 2014

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. Geoffrey H Basson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Geoffrey H Basson has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 59 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Gary S. Hirshfield Md Pc


Practice Locations

17660 Union Tpke
Suite 110
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366-1526

Phone: (718) 460-1200
Fax: (718) 461-2135
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, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, January 8, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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