Dr. Robert F Fitton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert F Fitton, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Brookfield, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Vincent's Medical Center, Danbury Hospital. Dr. Robert F Fitton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Housatonic Medical Services Llc, St Vincents Multispecialty Group, Inc. Dr. Robert F Fitton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (203) 740-5111 to request Dr. Robert F Fitton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 246 Federal Rd
Unit C 31
Brookfield, CT 06804-2647

Phone 1: (203) 740-5111

Fax: (203) 740-2462
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert F Fitton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0042268823
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 27 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 F Fitton attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1346339926
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 9, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Robert F Fitton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert F Fitton has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Housatonic Medical Services Llc
  • St Vincents Multispecialty Group, Inc


Practice Locations

246 Federal Rd
Unit C 31
Brookfield, CT 06804-2647

Phone: (203) 740-5111
Fax: (203) 740-2462
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 Thursday, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, September 9, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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