Mr. Joe A Merchan
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Mr. Joe A Merchan, ATC,PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He graduated in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento. Mr. Joe A Merchan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 756-0888 to request Mr. Joe A Merchan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joe A Merchan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0749327724 |
| 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
- Physician Assistant (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)
help Certified Athletic Trainers
Certified athletic trainers are allied health care providers who specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
- Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
help Certificated Physician Assistant
Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.
Education and Training
- Mr. Joe A Merchan graduated in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1245296144
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 21, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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 Mr. Joe A Merchan
Medical Licenses
Mr. Joe A Merchan has been primarily specialized in Surgical Technologist for over 15 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistant / Surgical Technologist
| PA60142888 | Washington |
- Specialist/Technologist / Athletic Trainer
click for detail Athletic Trainer Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor’s degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.
| 110302097 | California |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
| PA20405 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Sacramento, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
2420 S Union Ave
Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98405-1387
Phone: (253) 756-0888
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, February 24, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, March 16, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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