Dr. Gentry S Caton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gentry S Caton, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Asheville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce. Dr. Gentry S Caton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 251-2523 to request Dr. Gentry S Caton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Hospital Dr
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28801-4550

Phone 1: (828) 251-2523

Fax: (828) 251-2527
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Gentry S Caton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608098025
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

  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 15 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. Gentry S Caton attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1922235951
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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. Gentry S Caton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Gentry S Caton has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    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.
  • 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

1 Hospital Dr
Suite 102
Asheville, NC 28801-4550

Phone: (828) 251-2523
Fax: (828) 251-2527
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 Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, March 8, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Gentry S Caton [NPI: 1922235951]Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Surgery

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