Dr. Anthony C Vacca

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Anthony C Vacca, DO, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, Crossroads Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Hannibal Regional Hospital. Dr. Anthony C Vacca also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Services Iowa City, Inc. Dr. Anthony C Vacca accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (319) 688-7779 to request Dr. Anthony C Vacca the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 540 E Jefferson St
Iowa City, IA 52245-2460

Phone 1: (319) 688-7779
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Anthony C Vacca
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3173628864
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)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    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. Anthony C Vacca attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1497797401
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006

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. Anthony C Vacca

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Anthony C Vacca has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 36 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Mercy Services Iowa City, Inc


Practice Locations

540 E Jefferson St
Iowa City, IA 52245-2460
Phone: (319) 688-7779
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, August 3, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Anthony C Vacca [NPI: 1497797401]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine

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