Dr. Asif Farooq

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Asif Farooq, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Waco, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Artesia General Hospital, Carlsbad Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, University Medical Center. Dr. Asif Farooq also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hillcrest Physician Services. Dr. Asif Farooq does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Asif Farooq at 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd to request Dr. Asif Farooq the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Waco, TX 76712-8955
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Asif Farooq
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335209105
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 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. Asif Farooq graduated from medical school in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1598928400
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 10, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 20, 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. Asif Farooq

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Asif Farooq has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Hillcrest Physician Services


Practice Locations

50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Waco, TX 76712-8955
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


100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Waco, TX 76712-8897
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, January 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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