Dr. Frederick Charles Lough
Cardiac Surgery in Bethesda, Maryland
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 54+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Frederick Charles Lough I, MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Bethesda, Maryland. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including George Washington Univ Hospital. Dr. Frederick Charles Lough accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (301) 319-2837 to request Dr. Frederick Charles Lough the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Frederick Charles Lough I |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8729050075 |
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
- Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
- Thoracic Surgery
Experience
- Over 54 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. Frederick Charles Lough graduated from medical school in 1970.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1972545440
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 7, 2014
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. Frederick Charles Lough
Medical Licenses
Dr. Frederick Charles Lough has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 54 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| MD035580 | District of Columbia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Washington, District of Columbia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Practice Locations
8901 Wisconsin Ave
Wrnmmc, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Bethesda, MD 20814-0004
Phone: (301) 319-2837
Fax: (301) 295-2662
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Frederick Charles Lough [NPI: 1972545440]Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery