Dr. Babak P Azar
Psychiatry in Downey, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Babak P Azar, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Downey, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey. Dr. Babak P Azar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (562) 657-2474 to request Dr. Babak P Azar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Babak P Azar |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7315091246 |
| 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
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 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. Babak P Azar graduated from medical school in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316102833
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 24, 2013
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. Babak P Azar
Medical Licenses
Dr. Babak P Azar has been primarily specialized in General Acute Care Hospital for over 28 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Hospitals / General Acute Care Hospital
click for detail General Acute Care Hospital An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
| 14859 | New Hampshire |
- Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities / Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
click for detail Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility An institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which- (1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents- (A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care, (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases; (2) has in effect a transfer agreement with one or more hospitals.
| 244893 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Downey, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
9449 E. Imperial Highway Suite 206
Orchard Medical Office
Downey, CA 90242
Phone: (562) 657-2474
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, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, January 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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