Dr. Waqas Anjum

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Waqas Anjum, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Abington, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Waqas Anjum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Waqas Anjum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (215) 481-2000 to request Dr. Waqas Anjum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001

Phone 1: (215) 481-2000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Waqas Anjum
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3577691070
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 26 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. Waqas Anjum graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1336473453
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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. Waqas Anjum

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Waqas Anjum has been primarily specialized in Surgical Critical Care for over 26 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
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    Surgical Critical Care
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Abington Memorial Hospital


Practice Locations

1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (215) 481-2000
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, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 22, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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