Dr. Barry A Firstenberg
Hematology/Oncology in Kaufman, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Barry A Firstenberg, MD,DO, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Kaufman, Texas. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baylor Regional Medical Center At Grapevine, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Baylor Medical Center At Trophy Club. Dr. Barry A Firstenberg also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Health Physicians Group. Dr. Barry A Firstenberg accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Barry A Firstenberg the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Barry A Firstenberg |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7113909920 |
| 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
- Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 46 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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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. Barry A Firstenberg attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215939764
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 15, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 24, 2013
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. Barry A Firstenberg
Medical Licenses
Dr. Barry A Firstenberg has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
| G6294 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Grapevine, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Arlington, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bedford, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Dallas, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Trophy Club, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Texas Health Physicians Group
| Texas Health Physicians Group | 666 |
Practice Locations
874 Ed Hall Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142-1800
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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