Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo, MD,PHD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc. Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-3941

Phone 1: (415) 476-4029


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name George Ofori-Amanfo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012963671
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 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.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo graduated from medical school in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1710958657
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 29, 2007

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. George Ofori-Amanfo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. George Ofori-Amanfo has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Cardiology for over 35 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Cardiology
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    Pediatric Cardiology
    A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
    A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
  • Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology
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    Pediatric Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.


Medical Group Practice

  • Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc


Practice Locations

2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705-3941
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 29, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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