Dr. James W Galasso
Family Practice in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James W Galasso III, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. James W Galasso accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 283-3301 to request Dr. James W Galasso the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James W Galasso III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6406859511 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. James W Galasso attended and graduated from The University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376579300
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 23, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 13, 2012
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. James W Galasso
Medical Licenses
Dr. James W Galasso has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| OS007884L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
1169 Wyoming Ave
Forty Fort, PA 18704-4003
Phone: (570) 283-3301
Fax: (570) 283-3304
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
Thursday, September 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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