Dr. Christina E Fitch

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christina E Fitch, DO,MPH,DTM, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Springfield, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from Umdnj New Jersey School Of Osteo Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Baystate Medical Center, Umass Memorial Medical Center Inc. Dr. Christina E Fitch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baystate Medical Practices Inc. Dr. Christina E Fitch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (413) 794-8121 to request Dr. Christina E Fitch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199-1619

Phone 1: (413) 794-8121

Fax: (413) 794-4054
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christina E Fitch
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5698811636
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own 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

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • 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.).
  • MPH
  • DTM

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christina E Fitch attended and graduated from Umdnj New Jersey School Of Osteo Medicine in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831282581
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, October 2, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 25, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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.
  • 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. Christina E Fitch

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christina E Fitch has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 18 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Baystate Medical Practices Inc


Practice Locations

759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199-1619
Phone: (413) 794-8121
Fax: (413) 794-4054
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 Monday, September 25, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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