Dr. Sam C Tumminello

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Sam C Tumminello, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Ferriday, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Natchez Regional Medical Center, Natchez Community Hospital. Dr. Sam C Tumminello accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Sam C Tumminello at 233 Crestview to request Dr. Sam C Tumminello the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 233 Crestview
Ferriday, LA 71334-3822
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Sam C Tumminello
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0749352128
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

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Sam C Tumminello attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1780686352
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 31, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Sam C Tumminello

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Sam C Tumminello has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
  • Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology
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    Procedural Dermatology
    Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

233 Crestview
Ferriday, LA 71334-3822
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, August 31, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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