Dr. Cathy C Tong
Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Cathy C Tong, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Needham, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton Inc, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Cathy C Tong accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (781) 449-1847 to request Dr. Cathy C Tong the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Cathy C Tong |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
4183538424 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 27 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. Cathy C Tong attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1861594285
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 12, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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.
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MHI - She 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 - She 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. Cathy C Tong
Medical Licenses
Dr. Cathy C Tong has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| 205487 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Needham, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Milton, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Federal |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Newton, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
57 Dedham Ave
Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (781) 449-1847
Fax: (781) 247-7447
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
Friday, November 12, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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