Dr. Fernando Herrera
Cardiac Surgery in Memphis, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Fernando Herrera Jr., MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals, St Francis Hospital. Dr. Fernando Herrera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fernando A Herrera Md Pc. Dr. Fernando Herrera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Fernando Herrera at 6027 Walnut Grove Rd to request Dr. Fernando Herrera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Fernando Herrera Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
9234025750 |
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
- Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 55 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. Fernando Herrera graduated from medical school in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265634216
- NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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 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. Fernando Herrera
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Kennett, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Fernando A Herrera Md Pc | 1 |
Practice Locations
6027 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120-2128
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
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