Dr. John F. Fisher
Infectious Disease in Augusta, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John F. Fisher, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Augusta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medical College Of Ga Hospitals And Clinics. Dr. John F. Fisher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Physicians Practice Group. Dr. John F. Fisher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 721-8935 to request Dr. John F. Fisher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
John F. Fisher |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
7810051976 |
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
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 55 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. John F. Fisher attended and graduated from Medical College Of Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1902916455
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 30, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. John F. Fisher
Medical Licenses
Dr. John F. Fisher has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 55 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 018896 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Augusta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Physicians Practice Group
| Physicians Practice Group | 395 |
Practice Locations
1120 15th St
Cb 1831
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
Phone: (706) 721-8935
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
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, November 30, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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