Dr. Aamer Farooq

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Aamer Farooq, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Downey, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Pih Hospital - Downey, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, St Bernards Medical Center. Dr. Aamer Farooq also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Richy Agajanian M D A Professional Corporation. Dr. Aamer Farooq may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Aamer Farooq at 11480 Brookshire Ave to request Dr. Aamer Farooq the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11480 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241-5025
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Aamer Farooq
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4880839604
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 21 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. Aamer Farooq graduated from medical school in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1518165919
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 6, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 24, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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. Aamer Farooq

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Aamer Farooq has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 21 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
  • 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Richy Agajanian M D A Professional Corporation


Practice Locations

11480 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA 90241-5025
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, May 1, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, July 24, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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