Dr. Amir Behdad

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Amir Behdad, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Lake Forest, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Amir Behdad also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation. Dr. Amir Behdad accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (847) 234-5600 to request Dr. Amir Behdad the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1659

Phone 1: (847) 234-5600
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Amir Behdad
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8527192541
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Amir Behdad graduated from medical school in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1497978902
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not 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. Amir Behdad

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Amir Behdad has been primarily specialized in Hematology for over 25 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Hematology
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    Hematology
    A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
  • Pathology / Molecular Genetic Pathology
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    Molecular Genetic Pathology
    A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation


Practice Locations

660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045-1659
Phone: (847) 234-5600
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, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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