Dr. Robert E Wiggins
Ophthalmology in Asheville, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert E Wiggins Jr., MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Asheville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Angel Medical Center, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce. Dr. Robert E Wiggins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Asheville Eye Associates Pllc. Dr. Robert E Wiggins accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 258-1586 to request Dr. Robert E Wiggins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Robert E Wiggins Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
7719975044 |
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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 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. Robert E Wiggins attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1740261155
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, November 11, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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 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 - 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. Robert E Wiggins
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert E Wiggins has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 40 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| 29448 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Franklin, North Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Asheville Eye Associates Pllc
| Asheville Eye Associates Pllc | 21 |
Practice Locations
8 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803-2493
Phone: (828) 258-1586
Fax: (828) 258-6161
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
21 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803-2493
Phone: (828) 258-1586
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
Wednesday, March 19, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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