Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Kenner, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore Llc. Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ochsner Clinic Llc. Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (504) 842-4000 to request Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065-2467

Phone 1: (504) 842-4000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Abdul Hamid El Chafic
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9436398773
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 17 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. Abdul Hamid El Chafic graduated from medical school in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215168760
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 31, 2009

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 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. Abdul Hamid El Chafic

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Abdul Hamid El Chafic has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 17 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
  • Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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    Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
    An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ochsner Clinic Llc


Practice Locations

180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065-2467
Phone: (504) 842-4000
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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