Dr. Bob B Shafa
Neurosurgery in Downey, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bob B Shafa, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Downey, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lac/harbor-Ucla Med Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Bob B Shafa also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of Los Angeles. Dr. Bob B Shafa does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Bob B Shafa at 7601 Imperial Hwy to request Dr. Bob B Shafa the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bob B Shafa |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3476649716 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 23 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. Bob B Shafa attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1477675890
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 5, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 4, 2015
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 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. Bob B Shafa
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bob B Shafa has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
| A83576 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| County Of Los Angeles | 490 |
Practice Locations
7601 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242-3496
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
12750 Erickson Ave
Downey, CA 90242-4024
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, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, February 4, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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