Dr. Douglas Lax

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

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.

Address: 242 Merrick Rd
Suite 304
Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5254

Phone 1: (516) 764-7070

Fax: (516) 764-7073


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Douglas Lax
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7618980699
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

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Douglas Lax attended and graduated from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093790800
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 30, 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. Douglas Lax

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Douglas Lax 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



Medical Group Practice

  • Island Renal Physicians Pc


Practice Locations

242 Merrick Rd
Suite 304
Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5254

Phone: (516) 764-7070
Fax: (516) 764-7073
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, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 30, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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