Dr. Hillel Laks
Cardiac Surgery in Santa Monica, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 59+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Hillel Laks Jr., CNA,MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Santa Monica, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center. Dr. Hillel Laks also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ucla Cardiothoracic Surg. Dr. Hillel Laks accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Hillel Laks at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd to request Dr. Hillel Laks the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Hillel Laks Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2961482674 |
| 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
- Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 59 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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A certified nursing assistant, or CNA, helps patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Also known as a Nursing Assistant (NA) a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or a State Tested Nurse Aid (STNA), the individual who carries this title needs strong work ethic and ability, but issues of liability and legality prevent CNAs from performing certain procedures.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. Hillel Laks graduated from medical school in 1965.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679612287
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 23, 2015
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. Hillel Laks
Medical Licenses
Dr. Hillel Laks has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 59 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| A37669 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Los Angeles, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Ucla Cardiothoracic Surg | 11 |
Practice Locations
2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2023
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, March 23, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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