Dr. Walter Scott Newsom

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Walter Scott Newsom, PHD,PH, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Bastrop, Texas. He graduated in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Walter Scott Newsom also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hays Mental Health Network Pllc. Dr. Walter Scott Newsom accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Walter Scott Newsom at 508 Old Austin Hwy to request Dr. Walter Scott Newsom the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 508 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602-5100


Profile

Basics

Full Name Walter Scott Newsom
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7517130727
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
  • PH

Education and Training

  • Dr. Walter Scott Newsom graduated in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1275526212
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

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. Walter Scott Newsom

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Walter Scott Newsom has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 26 years of experience.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
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    Psychologist
    A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


Medical Group Practice

  • Hays Mental Health Network Pllc


Practice Locations

508 Old Austin Hwy
Bastrop, TX 78602-5100
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 physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 11, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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