Dr. Andrew James Fragen
General Surgery in Palm Springs, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Andrew James Fragen, MD,FACS, is a General Surgery specialist in Palm Springs, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Desert Regional Medical Center. Dr. Andrew James Fragen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc. Dr. Andrew James Fragen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 323-6322 to request Dr. Andrew James Fragen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Andrew James Fragen |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8628076056 |
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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 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.
- FACS
Education and Training
- Dr. Andrew James Fragen graduated from medical school in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1417910092
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 6, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 26, 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 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. Andrew James Fragen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Andrew James Fragen has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 33 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| G83291 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Palm Springs, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc
| Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc | 3 |
Practice Locations
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr
Suite E205
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4800
Phone: (760) 323-6322
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
380 E Paseo El Mirador
Palm Springs, CA 92262-4842
Phone: (760) 323-6316
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
Thursday, March 30, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 26, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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