Dr. Dennis Alfaro
Emergency Medicine in Pleasanton, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Dennis Alfaro, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Pleasanton, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Valleycare Medical Center, San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Dennis Alfaro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pleasanton Emergency Medical Group. Dr. Dennis Alfaro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (209) 342-2300 to request Dr. Dennis Alfaro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Dennis Alfaro |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8628966405 |
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
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 37 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. Dennis Alfaro attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407847718
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 4, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 14, 2014
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. Dennis Alfaro
Medical Licenses
Dr. Dennis Alfaro has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 37 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| G67215 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lakeport, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Pleasanton, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| French Camp, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Pleasanton Emergency Medical Group
| Pleasanton Emergency Medical Group | 15 |
Practice Locations
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4000
Phone: (209) 342-2300
Fax: (209) 524-4240
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, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, July 14, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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