Dr. Donald J Chaffin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Donald J Chaffin, MD, is a Pathology specialist in West Hollywood, California. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Melissa Memorial Hospital. Dr. Donald J Chaffin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Consultants For Path & Lab Med Inc, A Medical Group. Dr. Donald J Chaffin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Donald J Chaffin at 8700 Beverly Blvd to request Dr. Donald J Chaffin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Donald J Chaffin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587672605
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 34 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. Donald J Chaffin attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689633109
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 21, 2008

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. Donald J Chaffin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Donald J Chaffin has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 34 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
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    Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
    A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Consultants For Pathology And Laboratory Medicine A Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804
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, January 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, February 21, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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