Dr. Fernando J Checo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Fernando J Checo Jr., MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Plainview, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Plainview Hospital, St Joseph Hospital, Winthrop-University Hospital. Dr. Fernando J Checo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Central Orthopedic Group L L P. Dr. Fernando J Checo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (516) 681-8822 to request Dr. Fernando J Checo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 651 Old Country Rd
Suite 200
Plainview, NY 11803-4938

Phone 1: (516) 681-8822

Fax: (516) 681-3332


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Fernando J Checo Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5395915201
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 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. Fernando J Checo graduated from medical school in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942489950
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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. Fernando J Checo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Fernando J Checo has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine for over 18 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • The Central Orthopedic Group L L P


Practice Locations

651 Old Country Rd
Suite 200
Plainview, NY 11803-4938

Phone: (516) 681-8822
Fax: (516) 681-3332
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, August 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, July 8, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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