Dr. James A Petterchak

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James A Petterchak, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Maryville, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, Progress West Hospital. Dr. James A Petterchak also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Louis University. Dr. James A Petterchak accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 288-5606 to request Dr. James A Petterchak the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 6820 State Route 162
Maryville, IL 62062-8500

Phone 1: (618) 288-5606


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James A Petterchak
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830291061
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 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. James A Petterchak attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1598832032
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 1, 2008

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. James A Petterchak

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James A Petterchak has been primarily specialized in Forensic Pathology for over 31 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Forensic Pathology
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    Forensic Pathology
    A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
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    Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • St Louis University


Practice Locations

6820 State Route 162
Maryville, IL 62062-8500
Phone: (618) 288-5606
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


6800 State Route 162
Maryville, IL 62062-8500
Phone: (618) 288-5711
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, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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