Dr. William Scott Cantwell

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William Scott Cantwell, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including East Texas Medical Center, Hopkins County Memorial Hospital, Mother Frances Hospital, Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro, Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. William Scott Cantwell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospital Medicine Associates Llc. Dr. William Scott Cantwell accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 752-2470 to request Dr. William Scott Cantwell the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 17000 Medical Ctr Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3246

Phone 1: (225) 752-2470
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William Scott Cantwell
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4284799479
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 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. William Scott Cantwell attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1851592075
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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 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. William Scott Cantwell

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William Scott Cantwell has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals

Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro


Medical Group Practice

  • Hospital Medicine Associates Llc


Practice Locations

17000 Medical Ctr Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3246
Phone: (225) 752-2470
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, April 13, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, March 26, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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