Dr. Bassam George Rizk
General Surgery in Starke, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bassam George Rizk, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Starke, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Orange Park Medical Center, Shands Starke Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bassam George Rizk also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Starke Hma Medical Group Llc. Dr. Bassam George Rizk accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (904) 368-2300 to request Dr. Bassam George Rizk the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bassam George Rizk |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0840283420 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Experience
- Over 43 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. Bassam George Rizk graduated from medical school in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1053390047
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 1, 2011
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. Bassam George Rizk
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bassam George Rizk has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 43 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| ME21343 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
click for detail Colon & Rectal Surgery A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
| ME64544 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Jacksonville, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Orange Park, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Starke, Florida | Critical Access Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Starke Hma Medical Group Llc
| Starke Hma Medical Group Llc | 7 |
Practice Locations
922 E Call St
Starke, FL 32091-3616
Phone: (904) 368-2300
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 1, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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