Dr. Robert D Tufft

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert D Tufft, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Walnut Creek, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alameda Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp, Eden Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Ctr-Pacific Campus Hosp. Dr. Robert D Tufft also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baromedical Associates. Dr. Robert D Tufft does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Robert D Tufft at 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd to request Dr. Robert D Tufft the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3194
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert D Tufft
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4385742139
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 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. Robert D Tufft attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1619010121
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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 - 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. Robert D Tufft

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Preventive Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Baromedical Associates


Practice Locations

1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3194
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, February 5, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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