Dr. Anthony J Caprio

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Anthony J Caprio, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health. Dr. Anthony J Caprio also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority. Dr. Anthony J Caprio accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Anthony J Caprio at 206 Gamble Dr to request Dr. Anthony J Caprio the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 206 Gamble Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4439
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Anthony J Caprio
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688649700
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

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    help
    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. Anthony J Caprio attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659459659
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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. Anthony J Caprio

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Anthony J Caprio has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 24 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
    click for detail
    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
    click for detail
    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    click for detail
    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority


Practice Locations

206 Gamble Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4439
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, March 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, March 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Anthony J Caprio for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Anthony J Caprio [NPI: 1659459659]Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine

Most visited doctors