Dr. Michael Hocko

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael Hocko, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Buffalo, New York. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Eastern Niagara Hospital, Kaleida Health, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Michael Hocko accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 893-3835 to request Dr. Michael Hocko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1616 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215-1433

Phone 1: (716) 893-3835


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael Hocko
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870559628
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Michael Hocko attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1043271646
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

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. Michael Hocko

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael Hocko has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 41 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

1616 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215-1433
Phone: (716) 893-3835
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, October 5, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 11, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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