Dr. Aaron M Petersen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Aaron M Petersen, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Safford, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aaron M Petersen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southwestern Eye Center. Dr. Aaron M Petersen does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Aaron M Petersen at 2242 W 16th St to request Dr. Aaron M Petersen the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2242 W 16th St
Safford, AZ 85546-4081


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Aaron M Petersen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1951374073
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 24 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. Aaron M Petersen attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1972575140
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 2, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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 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. Aaron M Petersen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Aaron M Petersen has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 24 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Medical Group Practice

  • Southwestern Eye Center


Practice Locations

2242 W 16th St
Safford, AZ 85546-4081
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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 17, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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