Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman
Rheumatology in Del Mar, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman Jr., MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Del Mar, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Institute For Specialized Medicine. Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman at 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way 130 to request Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alexander R. Shikhman Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9335241843 |
| 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 42 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. Alexander R. Shikhman graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1417067893
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 29, 2009
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. Alexander R. Shikhman
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 42 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.
| A62637 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| La Jolla, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Encinitas, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| La Jolla, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Institute For Specialized Medicine
| Institute For Specialized Medicine | 1 |
Practice Locations
12865 Pointe Del Mar Way
130
Del Mar, CA 92014-3860
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 29, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Alexander R. Shikhman [NPI: 1417067893]Rheumatology, Internal Medicine