Dr. Firas Qaqa
Hospitalist in Newark, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 12+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Firas Qaqa, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Newark, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2012, having over 12 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Dr. Firas Qaqa accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 877-5000 to request Dr. Firas Qaqa the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Firas Qaqa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8224308010 |
| 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
- Hospitalist (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 12 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. Firas Qaqa graduated from medical school in 2012.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659786606
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, June 29, 2014
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, June 29, 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 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 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. Firas Qaqa
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Paterson, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
111 Central Ave
Newark, NJ 07102-1909
Phone: (973) 877-5000
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
Sunday, June 29, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Firas Qaqa [NPI: 1659786606]Hospitalist, Internal Medicine