Dr. Joseph Lopez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Lopez, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Joseph Lopez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Dr. Joseph Lopez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (505) 843-7901 to request Dr. Joseph Lopez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 711 Encino Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2619

Phone 1: (505) 843-7901

Fax: (505) 843-6384
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Lopez
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2769668763
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Vascular Surgery

Experience

  • Over 48 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. Joseph Lopez attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1972565539
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 22, 2014

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. Joseph Lopez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Lopez has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 48 years of experience.
  • Other Service Providers / Specialist
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    Specialist
    An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
  • 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

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services


Practice Locations

711 Encino Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2619
Phone: (505) 843-7901
Fax: (505) 843-6384
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


1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Phone: (505) 841-1234
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


201 Cedar SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4917
Phone: (505) 563-1000
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 22, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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