Dr. Samer Alkhuja
Pulmonary Disease in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Samer Alkhuja, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Pocono Medical Center, St Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus. Dr. Samer Alkhuja also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Family Care Centers Inc, Sleep Center Of Monroe County. Dr. Samer Alkhuja accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 426-2810 to request Dr. Samer Alkhuja the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Samer Alkhuja |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8527158617 |
| 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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. Samer Alkhuja graduated from medical school in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346299922
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 16, 2014
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 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. Samer Alkhuja
Medical Licenses
Dr. Samer Alkhuja has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| MD417997 | Pennsylvania |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| MD417997 | Pennsylvania |
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| MD417997 | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Easton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Family Care Centers Inc | 160 |
- Sleep Center Of Monroe County
| Sleep Center Of Monroe County | |
Practice Locations
175 E Brown St
Ste 203 Pmc Physician Associates Pulmonary Medicine
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3098
Phone: (570) 426-2810
Fax: (570) 426-2815
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
500 Plaza Ct
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-8262
Phone: (570) 421-8526
Phone 2: (570) 424-9970
Phone 3: (570) 426-2330
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
1001 Seven Bridge Rd
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-9220
Phone: (570) 730-4500
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 16, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Samer Alkhuja [NPI: 1346299922]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Hospice/Palliative Care, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine