Dr. Robert Jay Gastfriend

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert Jay Gastfriend, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Rockledge, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jeanes Hospital. Dr. Robert Jay Gastfriend accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (215) 379-6789 to request Dr. Robert Jay Gastfriend the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 16 Shady Ln
Rockledge, PA 19046-4263

Phone 1: (215) 379-6789

Fax: (215) 379-5510
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert Jay Gastfriend
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9537352331
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Robert Jay Gastfriend attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1437101730
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Robert Jay Gastfriend

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert Jay Gastfriend has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

16 Shady Ln
Rockledge, PA 19046-4263
Phone: (215) 379-6789
Fax: (215) 379-5510
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, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 20, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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