Dr. Ric Baxter
Hospice/Palliative Care in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ric Baxter, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Dr. Ric Baxter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Lukes Physician Group Inc. Dr. Ric Baxter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 997-7120 to request Dr. Ric Baxter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ric Baxter |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9830171966 |
| 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
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 46 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. Ric Baxter attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679683486
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 9, 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 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. Ric Baxter
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ric Baxter has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| MD026616E | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Easton, 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 |
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc
| St Lukes Physician Group Inc | 848 |
Practice Locations
2455 Black River Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18015-5207
Phone: (610) 997-7120
Fax: (610) 997-7107
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
801 Ostrum St
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Phone: (610) 954-2200
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
Tuesday, July 9, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Ric Baxter [NPI: 1679683486]Hospice/Palliative Care, Family Practice