Dr. Alfred Fast
Thoracic Surgery in Niagara Falls, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 60+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alfred Fast, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Niagara Falls, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1964, having over 60 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mount St Mary's Hospital And Health Center, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Alfred Fast accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 282-5388 to request Dr. Alfred Fast the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Alfred Fast |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1153496385 |
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
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Vascular Surgery
Experience
- Over 60 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. Alfred Fast graduated from medical school in 1964.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1306952049
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007
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 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.
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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. Alfred Fast
Medical Licenses
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
click for detail Vascular Surgery A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
| 122023 | New York |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 122023 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lewiston, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Niagara Falls, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
620 10th St
Suite 707
Niagara Falls, NY 14301-1841
Phone: (716) 282-5388
Fax: (716) 282-5353
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, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Alfred Fast [NPI: 1306952049]Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery