Dr. Gerald Herskovits

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gerald Herskovits, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Inspira Medical Center Vineland, Inspira Medical Center Elmer, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Medical Ctr, Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Dr. Gerald Herskovits accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 326-8005 to request Dr. Gerald Herskovits the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1591 Medical Dr
Pottstown, PA 19464-3224

Phone 1: (610) 326-8005

Fax: (610) 327-9629


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Gerald Herskovits
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6800850074
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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Gerald Herskovits graduated from medical school in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093784258
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Gerald Herskovits

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Gerald Herskovits has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 41 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

1591 Medical Dr
Pottstown, PA 19464-3224
Phone: (610) 326-8005
Fax: (610) 327-9629
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 6, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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