Dr. Greg A Sachs

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Greg A Sachs, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Eskenazi Health. Dr. Greg A Sachs also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. Dr. Greg A Sachs accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (317) 962-2929 to request Dr. Greg A Sachs the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1633 N Capitol Ave
Ste 322
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1476

Phone 1: (317) 962-2929

Fax: (317) 962-2070
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Greg A Sachs
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012092570
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

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 39 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. Greg A Sachs attended and graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1508929019
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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. Greg A Sachs

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Greg A Sachs has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 39 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County


Practice Locations

1633 N Capitol Ave
Ste 322
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1476

Phone: (317) 962-2929
Fax: (317) 962-2070
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


720 Eskenazi Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5190
Phone: (317) 880-0000
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 Tuesday, September 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Greg A Sachs [NPI: 1508929019]Geriatric Medicine, Hospice/Palliative Care, Internal Medicine

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