Dr. James J Mezhir

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 23+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James J Mezhir, MD, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. Dr. James J Mezhir also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Medical Center. Dr. James J Mezhir may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. James J Mezhir at 701 10Th Sest to request Dr. James J Mezhir the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 701 10Th Sest
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1251
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James J Mezhir
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6800920562
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 23 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. James J Mezhir attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1851551964
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Friday, March 11, 2016
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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. James J Mezhir

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James J Mezhir has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 23 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Surgical Oncology
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    Surgical Oncology
    A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Mercy Professional Services


Practice Locations

701 10Th Sest
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1251
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, July 29, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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