Dr. Roy D Altman

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 62+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Roy D Altman, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Santa Monica, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 1962, having over 62 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center. Dr. Roy D Altman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Uc Regents. Dr. Roy D Altman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 458-2381 to request Dr. Roy D Altman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2023

Phone 1: (310) 458-2381


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Roy D Altman
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4880722180
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

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 62 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. Roy D Altman attended and graduated from University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 1962.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1588698930
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He 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 - 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. Roy D Altman

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Roy D Altman has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 62 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Uc Regents


Practice Locations

2020 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404-2023
Phone: (310) 458-2381
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 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 2, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Roy D Altman [NPI: 1588698930]Rheumatology, Internal Medicine