Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health North, Holy Cross Hospital Inc. Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Theresa Fortaleza Dawson Md Pa. Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (954) 938-8998 to request Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2006 NE 49th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4524

Phone 1: (954) 938-8998

Fax: (954) 938-8984


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Theresa Fortaleza Dawson
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5395633093
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 38 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871507780
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Theresa Fortaleza Dawson has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

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Practice Locations

2006 NE 49th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-4524
Phone: (954) 938-8998
Fax: (954) 938-8984
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 3, 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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