Dr. Alain S Asher

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alain S Asher, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Portsmouth, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Southern Ohio Medical Center. Dr. Alain S Asher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.. Dr. Alain S Asher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (740) 356-8772 to request Dr. Alain S Asher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1735 27th St
Waller Building, Suite 207
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2677

Phone 1: (740) 356-8772

Fax: (740) 354-2138
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alain S Asher
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1052349289
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 43 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. Alain S Asher graduated from medical school in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871569400
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 15, 2009

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. Alain S Asher

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alain S Asher has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Somc Medical Care Foundation, Inc.


Practice Locations

1735 27th St
Waller Building, Suite 207
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2677

Phone: (740) 356-8772
Fax: (740) 354-2138
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


1805 27th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662-2640
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, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, June 15, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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