Dr. Joseph P Litam

Overview

Dr. Joseph P Litam, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Big Spring, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Starr County Memorial Hospital, South Texas Health System, Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Mission Regional Medical Center. Dr. Joseph P Litam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Joseph P Litam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joseph P Litam at 1501 W 11Th Place to request Dr. Joseph P Litam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does 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 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. Joseph P Litam

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.	F4222	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Rio Grande Regional Hospital	McAllen, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Starr County Memorial Hospital	Rio Grande City, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority
South Texas Health System	Edinburg, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance	Edinburg, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Mission Regional Medical Center	Mission, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Texas Oncology Pa	Texas Oncology Pa	430

Practice Locations

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Dr. Joseph P Litam [NPI: 1528067469]Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine