Dr. Edward Fara
Pulmonary Disease in Munster, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edward Fara, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Munster, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital, Franciscan Healthcare - Munster, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Dyer, Franciscan St Margaret Health - Hammond. Dr. Edward Fara also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Physician Network. Dr. Edward Fara accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 922-5416 to request Dr. Edward Fara the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Edward Fara |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
9335164466 |
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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 42 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. Edward Fara attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1942260039
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 17, 2016
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. Edward Fara
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edward Fara has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 42 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail 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.
| 01033200 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Munster, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Dyer, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hammond, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Franciscan Physician Network
| Franciscan Physician Network | 887 |
Practice Locations
761 45th Ave
Ste 108
Munster, IN 46321-2899
Phone: (219) 922-5416
Fax: (219) 922-3745
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
Thursday, March 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Edward Fara [NPI: 1942260039]Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine