Dr. Deborah Altemus

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Deborah Altemus, MD,DO, is a Dermatology specialist in San Mateo, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including San Francisco General Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center. Dr. Deborah Altemus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of San Mateo. Dr. Deborah Altemus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Deborah Altemus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 222 W 39th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403-4364

Phone 1: (415) 476-4029
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Deborah Altemus
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8628002847
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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.
  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Deborah Altemus graduated from medical school in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1821180993
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She does 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 - She 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 - She 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. Deborah Altemus

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Deborah Altemus has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • County Of San Mateo


Practice Locations

222 W 39th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403-4364
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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


222 W 39th St
San Mateo, CA 94403-4364
Phone: (415) 573-2222
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, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 18, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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