Dr. Joseph A Bax
Orthopedic Surgery in Niagara Falls, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph A Bax, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Niagara Falls, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mount St Mary's Hospital And Health Center, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Joseph A Bax also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Niagara Orthopaedics Associates Pc. Dr. Joseph A Bax accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 285-7366 to request Dr. Joseph A Bax the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph A Bax |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4880651066 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
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. Joseph A Bax graduated from medical school in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316093412
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 25, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 2, 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. Joseph A Bax
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph A Bax has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 143785-1 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lewiston, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Niagara Falls, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Niagara Orthopaedics Associates Pc
| Niagara Orthopaedics Associates Pc | |
Practice Locations
700 Park Pl
Niagara Falls, NY 14301-1028
Phone: (716) 285-7366
Fax: (716) 285-2580
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, January 2, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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