Dr. James G Cushman
General Surgery in San Francisco, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James G Cushman, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in San Francisco, California. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alameda County Medical Center, San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. James G Cushman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of California Sfgh Medical Group. Dr. James G Cushman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 206-4632 to request Dr. James G Cushman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James G Cushman |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8224091483 |
| 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)
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
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. James G Cushman attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1932149010
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 27, 2013
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. James G Cushman
Medical Licenses
Dr. James G Cushman has been primarily specialized in Trauma Surgery for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery
click for detail Trauma Surgery Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
| D61862 | Maryland |
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care
click for detail Surgical Critical Care A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| D61862 | Maryland |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Oakland, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| San Francisco, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University Of California Sfgh Medical Group
| University Of California Sfgh Medical Group | 406 |
Practice Locations
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110-3518
Phone: (415) 206-4632
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
Thursday, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, June 27, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. James G Cushman [NPI: 1932149010]General Surgery, Critical Care (Intensivists)