Dr. James T Wertz
Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James T Wertz, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Easton Hospital, Pocono Medical Center, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Dr. James T Wertz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. James T Wertz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 868-6880 to request Dr. James T Wertz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James T Wertz |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8729028147 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. James T Wertz attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1184674657
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 31, 2013
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 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. James T Wertz
Medical Licenses
Dr. James T Wertz has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| OS007140L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Easton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- George M Joseph Md And Associates
| Lehigh Valley Physician Group | 806 |
Practice Locations
2649 Schoenersville Rd
Suite 201
Bethlehem, PA 18017-7326
Phone: (610) 868-6880
Fax: (610) 868-5333
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 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, January 31, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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