Dr. Douglas Lax

Overview

Dr. Douglas Lax, DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Rockville Centre, New York. He attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Plainview Hospital, South Nassau Communities Hospital, St Joseph Hospital. Dr. Douglas Lax also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Island Renal Physicians Pc. Dr. Douglas Lax accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (516) 764-7070 to request Dr. Douglas Lax the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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. Douglas Lax

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail 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.	158526	New York

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Mercy Medical Center	Rockville Centre, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
North Shore University Hospital	Manhasset, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Plainview Hospital	Plainview, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
South Nassau Communities Hospital	Oceanside, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Joseph Hospital	Bethpage, New York	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Island Renal Physicians Pc	Island Renal Physicians Pc	5

Practice Locations

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