Dr. Andrew E Esch
Hospice/Palliative Care in Cape Coral, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Andrew E Esch, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Cape Coral, Florida. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lee Memorial Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Mem Health System. Dr. Andrew E Esch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lee Memorial Health System. Dr. Andrew E Esch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Andrew E Esch at 1682 Nepine Island Rd to request Dr. Andrew E Esch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Andrew E Esch |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2860471497 |
| 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)
Experience
- Over 26 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. Andrew E Esch attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1871520437
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 25, 2015
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. Andrew E Esch
Medical Licenses
Dr. Andrew E Esch has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 26 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal 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.
| 217637 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fort Myers, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Fort Myers, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lee Memorial Health System
| Lee Memorial Health System | 372 |
Practice Locations
1682 Nepine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33909-1756
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, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, September 25, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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