Dr. Robert L Schiffman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert L Schiffman, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Lexington, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. Robert L Schiffman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mt Auburn Professional Services. Dr. Robert L Schiffman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (781) 862-7500 to request Dr. Robert L Schiffman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 57 Bedford St
Lexington, MA 02420-4574

Phone 1: (781) 862-7500


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert L Schiffman
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3476570326
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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)

Experience

  • Over 48 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. Robert L Schiffman attended and graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225010176
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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 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. Robert L Schiffman

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert L Schiffman has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 48 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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Mt Auburn Professional Services


Practice Locations

57 Bedford St
Lexington, MA 02420-4574
Phone: (781) 862-7500
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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