Dr. Michael James Drass

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael James Drass, MD, is an Interventional Pain Management specialist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Pain Management. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Tyrone Hospital, Upmc Altoona. Dr. Michael James Drass also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Allegheny Pain Management Pc. Dr. Michael James Drass accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (814) 940-2000 to request Dr. Michael James Drass the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1402 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602-2415

Phone 1: (814) 940-2000
Phone 2: 8149402000105


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael James Drass
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8325000292
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

  • Interventional Pain Management (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 32 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. Michael James Drass attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225144520
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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. Michael James Drass

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael James Drass has been primarily specialized in Pain Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Allegheny Pain Management Pc


Practice Locations

1402 9th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602-2415
Phone: (814) 940-2000
Phone 2: 8149402000105
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 Wednesday, March 19, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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