Dr. Michael J Teaford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael J Teaford, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Asheville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce. Dr. Michael J Teaford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mountain Area Pathology Pa. Dr. Michael J Teaford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 253-0762 to request Dr. Michael J Teaford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave
Pathology Dept
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone 1: (828) 253-0762

Fax: (828) 254-4892


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael J Teaford
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4688602964
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 48 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. Michael J Teaford attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942267570
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 23, 2014

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 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 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. Michael J Teaford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael J Teaford has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 48 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Mountain Area Pathology Pa


Practice Locations

509 Biltmore Ave
Pathology Dept
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: (828) 253-0762
Fax: (828) 254-4892
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, August 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 23, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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