Dr. Joseph B Africa
General Surgery in Charleston, West Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph B Africa, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Charleston Area Medical Center, Davis Memorial Hospital, Logan Regional Medical Center, Raleigh General Hospital, Summersville Regional Medical Center. Dr. Joseph B Africa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. Dr. Joseph B Africa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (304) 348-6293 to request Dr. Joseph B Africa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph B Africa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1951462605 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 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. Joseph B Africa graduated from medical school in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1902050180
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 23, 2015
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 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.
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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. Joseph B Africa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph B Africa has been primarily specialized in Transplant Surgery for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Transplant Surgery
| 25070 | West Virginia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| 25070 | West Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Charleston, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Elkins, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Logan, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Beckley, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Summersville, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc
| Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc | 497 |
Practice Locations
501 Morris St
Charleston, WV 25301-1326
Phone: (304) 348-6293
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
Monday, November 23, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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