Dr. John Caracandas

Overview

Dr. John Caracandas, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Hudson, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Columbia Memorial Hospital, St Peter's Hospital. Dr. John Caracandas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New York Oncology Hematology, P.c.. Dr. John Caracandas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. John Caracandas at 69 Prospect Ave to request Dr. John Caracandas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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 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. John Caracandas

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.	151643	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Columbia Memorial Hospital	Hudson, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Peter's Hospital	Albany, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
New York Oncology Hematology, P.c.	New York Oncology Hematology, P.c.	39

Practice Locations

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Dr. John Caracandas [NPI: 1972599686]Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine