Dr. Brent Spears

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Brent Spears, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Mount Sinai, New York. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Shore Hospital. Dr. Brent Spears also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Brent W Spears Md Pc. Dr. Brent Spears accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Brent Spears at 18 Grasslands Circle to request Dr. Brent Spears the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 18 Grasslands Circle
Mount Sinai, NY 11766-1857


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Brent Spears
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9436054301
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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 53 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. Brent Spears attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1184673808
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 5, 2013

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. Brent Spears

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Brent Spears has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 53 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family 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

  • Brent W Spears Md Pc


Practice Locations

18 Grasslands Circle
Mount Sinai, NY 11766-1857
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 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, August 5, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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