Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Hammond, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including North Oaks Medical Center L L C, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, St Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Oaks Medical Center, Llc. Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 230-1683 to request Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
Hammond, LA 70403-1434

Phone 1: (985) 230-1683


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Wayne M Berkowitz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8224082326
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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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. Wayne M Berkowitz attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225076169
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 3, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 3, 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. Wayne M Berkowitz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Wayne M Berkowitz has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 26 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals

Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • North Oaks Medical Center, Llc


Practice Locations

15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
Hammond, LA 70403-1434
Phone: (985) 230-1683
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 Friday, August 3, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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