Dr. James Heckmann
Hematology/Oncology in Los Altos, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 51+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James Heckmann, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Los Altos, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. Dr. James Heckmann also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. James Heckmann accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 254-5200 to request Dr. James Heckmann the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James Heckmann |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8820004716 |
| 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
- Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 51 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. James Heckmann attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1973.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1487660023
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 1, 2011
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 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 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 - 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. James Heckmann
Medical Licenses
Dr. James Heckmann has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 51 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
| G29205 | California |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | 1696 |
Practice Locations
370 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Phone: (650) 254-5200
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 24, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, December 1, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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