Dr. Alexander Palma

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alexander Palma, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mariners Hospital, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami Inc. Dr. Alexander Palma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Allegheny Clinic. Dr. Alexander Palma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Alexander Palma at 560 Steubenville Pike to request Dr. Alexander Palma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 560 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021-8539
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alexander Palma
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991989360
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 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. Alexander Palma graduated from medical school in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1760635445
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 10, 2014

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 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. Alexander Palma

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alexander Palma has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Allegheny Perinatal Associates


Practice Locations

560 Steubenville Pike
Burgettstown, PA 15021-8539
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 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 10, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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