Dr. Heather Long
Emergency Medicine in Latham, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Heather Long, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Latham, New York. She attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Albany Medical Center Hospital, St Peter's Hospital. Dr. Heather Long also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Albany Medical College. Dr. Heather Long accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (518) 262-7500 to request Dr. Heather Long the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Heather Long |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
7012900129 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She 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 27 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. Heather Long attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1275549180
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Heather Long
Medical Licenses
Dr. Heather Long has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 213463-1 | New York |
- Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology
click for detail Medical Toxicology Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.
| 213463-1 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Albany, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Albany, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Albany Medical College | 628 |
Practice Locations
724 Watervliet Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110-3412
Phone: (518) 262-7500
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 7, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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