Dr. Katherine Aragon

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Katherine Aragon, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lawrence General Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Katherine Aragon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Community Medical Associates, Inc.. Dr. Katherine Aragon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (978) 683-4000 to request Dr. Katherine Aragon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 General St
Hospitalist Division
Lawrence, MA 01841-2961

Phone 1: (978) 683-4000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Katherine Aragon
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9739342023
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

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

Experience

  • Over 16 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. Katherine Aragon attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1376870337
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 23, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - She 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Katherine Aragon

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Katherine Aragon has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 16 years of experience.
  • 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

  • Community Medical Associates, Inc.


Practice Locations

1 General St
Hospitalist Division
Lawrence, MA 01841-2961

Phone: (978) 683-4000
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


34 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01841-2884
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


25 Marston St
Lawrence, MA 01841-2310
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, February 5, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, November 23, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Katherine Aragon [NPI: 1376870337]Hospice/Palliative Care, Internal Medicine