Dr. David A August

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David A August, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. David A August also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. Dr. David A August accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 726-3030 to request Dr. David A August the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 55 Fruit St
Grb 444 Massachusetts General Hospital, Dept. Of Anesthesia
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone 1: (617) 726-3030
Phone 2: (617) 724-0287
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David A August
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0042279390
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. David A August attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154307791
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 15, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 29, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. David A August

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David A August has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Anesthesiology for over 26 years of experience.
  • Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology
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    Pediatric Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc


Practice Locations

55 Fruit St
Grb 444 Massachusetts General Hospital, Dept. Of Anesthesia
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Phone: (617) 726-3030
Phone 2: (617) 724-0287
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 Friday, June 29, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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