Dr. Assefa Worku

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Assefa Worku, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in San Jose, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose. Dr. Assefa Worku accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (408) 972-7000 to request Dr. Assefa Worku the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 250 Hospital Pkwy
260 International Circle
San Jose, CA 95119

Phone 1: (408) 972-7000

Fax: (408) 363-4906
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Assefa Worku
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355530098
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 33 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. Assefa Worku graduated from medical school in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1003127986
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 25, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 25, 2010

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. Assefa Worku

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Assefa Worku has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 33 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

250 Hospital Pkwy
260 International Circle
San Jose, CA 95119

Phone: (408) 972-7000
Fax: (408) 363-4906
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 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, June 25, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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