Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Boone, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 2007, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital, Watauga Medical Center. Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Watauga Surgical Group Pa. Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 264-3240 to request Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 965 State Farm Rd
Boone, NC 28607-4948

Phone 1: (828) 264-3240
Phone 2: (828) 264-2340
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lionel Van Der Westhuizen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456509306
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 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. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1306057500
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 20, 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 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. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lionel Van Der Westhuizen has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Watauga Surgical Group Pa


Practice Locations

965 State Farm Rd
Boone, NC 28607-4948
Phone: (828) 264-3240
Phone 2: (828) 264-2340
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 Thursday, June 20, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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