Dr. Bruce Silver
Geriatric Medicine in Redwood City, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bruce Silver, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Redwood City, California. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Bruce Silver also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Provider Resources Group Inc. Dr. Bruce Silver accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Bruce Silver at 272 Upland Rd to request Dr. Bruce Silver the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bruce Silver |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2062414048 |
| 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
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 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. Bruce Silver attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679545743
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 21, 2016
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 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. Bruce Silver
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bruce Silver has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
| G127838 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| G127838 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Allentown, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| San Jose, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Provider Resources Group Inc | 9 |
Practice Locations
272 Upland Rd
Redwood City, CA 94062-2757
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, July 16, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 21, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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