Dr. Fred Poordad
Gastroenterology in San Antonio, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Fred Poordad, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Health System, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, Uvalde Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fred Poordad also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Liver Consultants Inc. Dr. Fred Poordad accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 253-7000 to request Dr. Fred Poordad the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Fred Poordad |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8729268578 |
| 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
- Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 34 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. Fred Poordad graduated from medical school in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1174551766
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 25, 2017
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 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.
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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. Fred Poordad
Medical Licenses
Dr. Fred Poordad has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
| P3952 | Texas |
- Internal Medicine / Hepatology
click for detail Hepatology The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
| P3952 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| San Antonio, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Uvalde, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Texas Liver Consultants Inc
| Texas Liver Consultants Inc | 3 |
Practice Locations
8210 Callaghan Rd
San Antonio, TX 78230-4775
Phone: (210) 253-7000
Fax: (210) 348-9607
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 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, September 25, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Fred Poordad [NPI: 1174551766]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine