Dr. A Ghafoor Baha

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. A Ghafoor Baha, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Decatur, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Illinois Medical College in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Proctor Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center, Saint James Hospital. Dr. A Ghafoor Baha also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Illinois Neurological Institute-Physicians Llc. Dr. A Ghafoor Baha accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. A Ghafoor Baha at 2300 N Edward St to request Dr. A Ghafoor Baha the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2300 N Edward St
Decatur, IL 62526-4163
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name A Ghafoor Baha
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2062432198
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 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. A Ghafoor Baha attended and graduated from Illinois Medical College in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1134118128
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 21, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 30, 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 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. A Ghafoor Baha

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. A Ghafoor Baha has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 30 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
  • 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

  • Osf Medical Group


Practice Locations

2300 N Edward St
Decatur, IL 62526-4163
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, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, December 30, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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