Dr. Joseph Aferzon
Neurosurgery in Portland, Connecticut
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in Portland, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bristol Hospital, Hartford Hospital, Hospital Of Central Connecticut The, Middlesex Hospital, Windham Comm Mem Hosp & Hatch Hosp. Dr. Joseph Aferzon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Joseph Aferzon Md Llc. Dr. Joseph Aferzon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (860) 832-4664 to request Dr. Joseph Aferzon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Aferzon |
| Professional Name |
Yofif Aferzon |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941233514 |
| 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
- Neurosurgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 35 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. Joseph Aferzon attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316960594
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
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. Joseph Aferzon
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Aferzon has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 035092 | Connecticut |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bristol, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hartford, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| New Britain, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Middletown, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Willimantic, Connecticut | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Joseph Aferzon Md Llc | |
Practice Locations
595 Main St
Portland, CT 06480-1156
Phone: (860) 832-4664
Fax: (860) 832-4665
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
Wednesday, November 4, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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