Dr. Amer Akmal
Pathology in Paterson, New Jersey
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Amer Akmal, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Dr. Amer Akmal also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Jersey Pathology Llc, St Josephs Healthcare Inc. Dr. Amer Akmal accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 754-2000 to request Dr. Amer Akmal the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Amer Akmal |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1153420625 |
| 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
- Pathology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 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. Amer Akmal graduated from medical school in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164405510
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 21, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 3, 2007
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 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. Amer Akmal
Medical Licenses
Dr. Amer Akmal has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
click for detail Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| 25MA07206100 | New Jersey |
- Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
click for detail Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
| 25MA07206100 | New Jersey |
- Pathology / Cytopathology
click for detail Cytopathology A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist’s practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the “Pap” test. However, the cytopathologist’s expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
| 25MA07206100 | New Jersey |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Paterson, New Jersey | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- North Jersey Pathology Llc
| North Jersey Pathology Llc | 4 |
- St Josephs Healthcare Inc
| St Josephs Healthcare Inc | 98 |
Practice Locations
703 Main St
Dept. Of Pathology
Paterson, NJ 07503-2621
Phone: (973) 754-2000
Phone 2: (973) 754-3514
Fax: (973) 754-3649
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, August 3, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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