Dr. Fritz Baumgartner
Thoracic Surgery in Los Alamitos, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Fritz Baumgartner, MD,PHD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Los Alamitos, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Enloe Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Redding. Dr. Fritz Baumgartner accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (562) 596-6736 to request Dr. Fritz Baumgartner the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Fritz Baumgartner |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9830131044 |
| 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
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- General Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 40 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.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Fritz Baumgartner attended and graduated from University Of California, Ucla School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1134237761
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, December 4, 2009
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 not 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. Fritz Baumgartner
Medical Licenses
Dr. Fritz Baumgartner has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| G55475 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| G55475 | California |
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
click for detail Vascular Surgery A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
| G55475 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chico, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lakewood, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Long Beach, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Los Alamitos, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Redding, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
3791 Katella Ave
201 Vascular And General Surgery Assoc
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone: (562) 596-6736
Fax: (562) 596-5387
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, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, December 4, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Fritz Baumgartner [NPI: 1134237761]Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery