Dr. Christopher B Washington

General Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
18+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Christopher B Washington, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, Upmc East, Upmc Mckeesport, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Christopher B Washington also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Christopher B Washington accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 647-7488 to request Dr. Christopher B Washington the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3616 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3407

(412) 647-7488

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Basics

Full Name	Christopher B Washington
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	5597817031
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 18 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. Christopher B Washington attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1396973962
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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. Christopher B Washington

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher B Washington has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 18 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.	MD436845	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upmc East	Monroeville, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Upmc Mckeesport	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	3108

Practice Locations

3616 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3407
Phone: (412) 647-7488
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