Dr. Charles E Geringer
Rheumatology in Chicago Heights, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Charles E Geringer, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St James Health, Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Charles E Geringer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, Llc. Dr. Charles E Geringer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-4029 to request Dr. Charles E Geringer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Charles E Geringer |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8325170897 |
| 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
- Rheumatology (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 45 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. Charles E Geringer attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1235195702
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 9, 2014
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 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. Charles E Geringer
Medical Licenses
Dr. Charles E Geringer has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
click for detail Rheumatology An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
| 036063321 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Olympia Fields, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Palos Heights, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, Llc
| Specialty Physicians Of Illinois, Llc | 43 |
Practice Locations
333 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1748
Phone: (415) 476-4029
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, September 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 9, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Charles E Geringer [NPI: 1235195702]Rheumatology, Internal Medicine