Dr. James P Cafaro
Pulmonary Disease in Independence, Iowa
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James P Cafaro, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Independence, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Allen Hospital, Covenant Medical Center, Grundy County Memorial Hospital, Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Waverly Health Center. Dr. James P Cafaro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc. Dr. James P Cafaro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (319) 334-6071 to request Dr. James P Cafaro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James P Cafaro |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5193771533 |
| 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)
Experience
- Over 50 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. James P Cafaro attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1912950205
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 6, 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 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.
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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 P Cafaro
Medical Licenses
Dr. James P Cafaro has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 50 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.
| 21497 | Iowa |
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
click for detail Sleep Medicine An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
| 21497 | Iowa |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Waterloo, Iowa | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Waterloo, Iowa | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Grundy Center, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| West Union, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Waverly, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc
| Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc | 100 |
Practice Locations
1600 1st E St
Independence, IA 50644-3155
Phone: (319) 334-6071
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 6, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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