Dr. Benjamin Avrunin
Internal Medicine in Washington, District of Columbia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 56+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Benjamin Avrunin, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Washington, District of Columbia. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Avrunin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc. Dr. Benjamin Avrunin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (202) 429-2401 to request Dr. Benjamin Avrunin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Benjamin Avrunin |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5799847265 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 56 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. Benjamin Avrunin attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1968.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1942248588
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, June 4, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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 Dr. Benjamin Avrunin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Benjamin Avrunin has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 56 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail 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.
| D0008381 | Maryland |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc
| Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc | 337 |
Practice Locations
1145 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036-3735
Phone: (202) 429-2401
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
Tuesday, April 29, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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