Dr. Joseph B Touma
Otolaryngology in Ashland, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 61+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph B Touma, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Ashland, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1963, having over 61 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc, Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital, Charleston Area Medical Center. Dr. Joseph B Touma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Huntington Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Llc. Dr. Joseph B Touma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joseph B Touma at 1290 Montgomery Ave to request Dr. Joseph B Touma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph B Touma |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8820045214 |
| 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
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 61 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. Joseph B Touma graduated from medical school in 1963.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215939863
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 12, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 15, 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 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. Joseph B Touma
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph B Touma has been primarily specialized in Otology & Neurotology for over 61 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology
click for detail Otology & Neurotology An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
| 9727 | West Virginia |
- Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology
click for detail Otology & Neurotology An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
| 21910 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Huntington, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ashland, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Charleston, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Huntington Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Llc
| Huntington Ear Nose & Throat Specialists Llc | 5 |
Practice Locations
1290 Montgomery Ave
Ashland, KY 41101-2676
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 15, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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