Dr. Joseph Anthony Latina
General Surgery in Cranston, Rhode Island
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 56+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Anthony Latina, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Cranston, Rhode Island. He attended and graduated from Marquette University School Of Dentistry in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Health Services Of Ri. Dr. Joseph Anthony Latina accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (401) 946-2370 to request Dr. Joseph Anthony Latina the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joseph Anthony Latina |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5799946786 |
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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 56 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. Joseph Anthony Latina attended and graduated from Marquette University School Of Dentistry in 1968.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1700918448
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 9, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 29, 2010
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 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.
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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.
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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. Joseph Anthony Latina
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Anthony Latina has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 56 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 4105 | Rhode Island |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| North Providence, Rhode Island | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
1145 Reservoir Ave
Suite 302
Cranston, RI 02920-6055
Phone: (401) 946-2370
Fax: (401) 943-1006
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, November 29, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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