Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard
General Surgery in Durham, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Durham, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital, University Of California Davis Medical Center. Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc. Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Linda M Farkas-Pritchard |
| Professional Name |
Linda Marie Farkas |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
3678698743 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She 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)
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Experience
- Over 35 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. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558334730
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, January 22, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard
Medical Licenses
Dr. Linda M Farkas-Pritchard has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| 139289 | California |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail 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.
| 139289 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Durham, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Durham, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Sacramento, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc
| Private Diagnostic Clinic Pllc | 1589 |
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 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, January 22, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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