Dr. Charles R Schleifer

Overview

Dr. Charles R Schleifer, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Saint Vincent Hospital, Essentia Health-Fargo, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Palmerton Hospital, Upmc Bedford Memorial. Dr. Charles R Schleifer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Gorge Inpatient Services, Pllc. Dr. Charles R Schleifer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Charles R Schleifer at 211 N 12th St to request Dr. Charles R Schleifer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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. Charles R Schleifer

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	MD012672E	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Saint Vincent Hospital	Erie, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Essentia Health-Fargo	Fargo, North Dakota	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital	Seaford, Delaware	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Palmerton Hospital	Palmerton, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upmc Bedford Memorial	Everett, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Gorge Inpatient Services, Pllc	Lehigh Gorge Inpatient Services, Pllc	22

Practice Locations

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Dr. Charles R Schleifer [NPI: 1679561963]Internal Medicine, Nephrology