Dr. Avtarinder K Nijjar
Pathology in San Ramon, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Avtarinder K Nijjar, MD, is a Pathology specialist in San Ramon, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Medical Center, Stanislaus Surgical Hospital. Dr. Avtarinder K Nijjar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Precision Pathology Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Avtarinder K Nijjar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call 2095771200220 to request Dr. Avtarinder K Nijjar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Avtarinder K Nijjar |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2961571393 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pathology (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. Avtarinder K Nijjar graduated from medical school in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1669478848
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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.
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MHI - She 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 - She 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. Avtarinder K Nijjar
Medical Licenses
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pathology / Cytopathology
click for detail Cytopathology A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist’s practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the “Pap” test. However, the cytopathologist’s expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
| A36914 | California |
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
click for detail Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
| A36914 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Modesto, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Modesto, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Precision Pathology Medical Group, Inc
| Precision Pathology Medical Group, Inc | 22 |
Practice Locations
6001 Norris Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583-5400
Phone: 2095771200220
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
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