Dr. Joseph Yao
Orthopedic Surgery in Blytheville, Arkansas
Overview
Dr. Joseph Yao, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Blytheville, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Great River Medical Center, South Missississpi County Regional Medical Center, St Bernards Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Yao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (870) 762-2447 to request Dr. Joseph Yao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Yao |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0648355230 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 44 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 Yao attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1720035793
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, May 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 22, 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 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.
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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 Yao
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Yao has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 44 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| E0053 | Arkansas |
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery
click for detail Trauma Surgery Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
| E0053 | Arkansas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Blytheville, Arkansas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Osceola, Arkansas | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Jonesboro, Arkansas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
526 Chickasawba St
Blytheville, AR 72315-2722
Phone: (870) 762-2447
Fax: (870) 762-0385
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
Tuesday, January 22, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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