Dr. David Fern
General Surgery in Decatur, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. David Fern Sr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Decatur, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dekalb Medical Center, Dekalb Medical Center At Hillandale. Dr. David Fern also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dekalb Surgical Associate, P.C. Dr. David Fern accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (404) 508-4320 to request Dr. David Fern the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
David Fern Sr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
9739092107 |
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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 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. David Fern attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265425581
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
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. David Fern
Medical Licenses
Dr. David Fern has been primarily specialized in Specialist for over 53 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 014488 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Decatur, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lithonia, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Dekalb Surgical Associate, P.C
| Dekalb Surgical Associate, P.C | 4 |
Practice Locations
2665 N Decatur Rd
Ste. 730
Decatur, GA 30033-6136
Phone: (404) 508-4320
Fax: (404) 508-4112
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
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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