Dr. Joel Ferreira

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joel Ferreira, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including John Dempsey Hospital, Upmc Altoona, Windham Comm Mem Hosp & Hatch Hosp. Dr. Joel Ferreira also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. Dr. Joel Ferreira accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (814) 941-8811 to request Dr. Joel Ferreira the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1400 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602-2415

Phone 1: (814) 941-8811
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joel Ferreira
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254648462
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 15 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. Joel Ferreira attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1821225426
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 22, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 22, 2009

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 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. Joel Ferreira

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joel Ferreira has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc


Practice Locations

1400 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602-2415
Phone: (814) 941-8811
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


1414 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602-2452
Phone: (814) 946-1655
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, July 6, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, June 22, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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