Dr. Ernest Cochran
Medical Oncology in McAllen, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ernest Cochran Jr., MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in McAllen, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Paris Regional Medical Center, Mccurtain Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ernest Cochran also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Ernest Cochran may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ernest Cochran at 522 E Dove St to request Dr. Ernest Cochran the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ernest Cochran Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4486799566 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 46 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. Ernest Cochran attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1710920269
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 16, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does 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. Ernest Cochran
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ernest Cochran has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
| F1460 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Sulphur Springs, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Paris, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Idabel, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Texas Oncology Pa | 430 |
Practice Locations
522 E Dove St
McAllen, TX 78504-2241
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 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, May 16, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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