Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher
Dermatology in Skokie, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher Sr., MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Skokie, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Provident Hospital Of Chicago, Mercy Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation, Cook County, Thomas L Fisher Md Sc. Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher at 9801 Woods Dr to request Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Thomas Lee Fisher Sr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4880697424 |
| 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
- Dermatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 55 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. Thomas Lee Fisher attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1427073543
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does 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 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. Thomas Lee Fisher
Medical Licenses
Dr. Thomas Lee Fisher has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 55 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
click for detail 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.
| 036-043966 | Illinois |
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology
click for detail Dermatopathology A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
| 036-043966 | Illinois |
- Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology
click for detail Procedural Dermatology Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
| 036-043966 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Chicago, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
| Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation | 959 |
| Cook County | 474 |
| Thomas L Fisher Md Sc | 1 |
Practice Locations
9801 Woods Dr
Skokie, IL 60077-1074
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
8950 Gross Point Rd
300
Skokie, IL 60077-1860
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
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