Dr. Joe Chavez
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in South Lake Tahoe, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joe Chavez, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in South Lake Tahoe, California. He attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Medical Center. Dr. Joe Chavez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carson Tahoe Cardiology. Dr. Joe Chavez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (775) 445-7650 to request Dr. Joe Chavez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joe Chavez |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4880647387 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 35 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. Joe Chavez attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1972595635
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 18, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
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 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. Joe Chavez
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joe Chavez has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 8385 | Nevada |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| A63739 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| South Lake Tahoe, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Carson City, Nevada | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Gardnerville, Nevada | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Carson Tahoe Cardiology | 4 |
Practice Locations
2133 S Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7065
Phone: (775) 445-7650
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, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, January 26, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Joe Chavez [NPI: 1972595635]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Internal Medicine