Dr. Mohamed Zakkar

Overview

Dr. Mohamed Zakkar, MD,PHD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Palos Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Metrosouth Medical Center, Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Mohamed Zakkar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 371-8006 to request Dr. Mohamed Zakkar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Mohamed Zakkar

• English

Medical Licenses

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.	35-07-5771-Z	Ohio

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Advocate South Suburban Hospital	Hazel Crest, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Metrosouth Medical Center	Blue Island, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Palos Community Hospital	Palos Heights, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Practice Locations

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Dr. Mohamed Zakkar [NPI: 1285646828]Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists)