Dr. James Blitz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Blitz, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pasadena, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. Dr. James Blitz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including James P Blitz Md Inc. Dr. James Blitz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (626) 397-5000 to request Dr. James Blitz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105-3010

Phone 1: (626) 397-5000

Fax: (626) 397-2912
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Blitz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628044302
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 51 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. James Blitz graduated from medical school in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841206778
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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 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.
  • 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. James Blitz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Blitz has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 51 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Medical Group Practice

  • James P Blitz Md Inc


Practice Locations

100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105-3010
Phone: (626) 397-5000
Fax: (626) 397-2912
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 Tuesday, October 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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