Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria
Family Practice in Bellaire, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 63+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Bellaire, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1961, having over 63 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Floralba Velasquez. Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (716) 663-6322 to request Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Merlin D Lugo Faria |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3375508377 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 63 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. Merlin D Lugo Faria graduated from medical school in 1961.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1780696500
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 12, 2006
- NPI Deactivation Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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. Merlin D Lugo Faria
Medical Licenses
Dr. Merlin D Lugo Faria has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 63 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| E3055 | Texas |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Floralba Velasquez | 3 |
Practice Locations
5420 Bellaire Blvd
Ste A
Bellaire, TX 77401-3957
Phone: (716) 663-6322
Fax: (713) 663-6944
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, November 13, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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