Dr. Andrew M Wakstein
Otolaryngology in Palmerton, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Andrew M Wakstein, DO, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Palmerton Hospital, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. Dr. Andrew M Wakstein also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Otorhinolaryngology Associates P C. Dr. Andrew M Wakstein accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 824-5050 to request Dr. Andrew M Wakstein the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Andrew M Wakstein |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2769552264 |
| 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
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
- Allergy/Immunology
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Andrew M Wakstein attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1245292309
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 14, 2013
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 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. Andrew M Wakstein
Medical Licenses
Dr. Andrew M Wakstein has been primarily specialized in Otology & Neurotology for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology
click for detail Otology & Neurotology An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
| OS008560L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lehighton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Coaldale, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Otorhinolaryngology Associates P C
| Otorhinolaryngology Associates P C | 4 |
Practice Locations
217 Franklin Ave
Suite 5
Palmerton, PA 18071-1509
Phone: (610) 824-5050
Fax: (610) 824-5053
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, June 1, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, January 14, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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