Dr. Otis Bouwsma
Dentist in Brownsville, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Otis Bouwsma, DMD, is the Dentist specialist in Brownsville, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Dentist. Dr. Otis Bouwsma may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (956) 548-0222 to request Dr. Otis Bouwsma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Otis Bouwsma |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4880907690 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Dentist (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
help Doctor of Dental Medicine
The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.
Education and Training
- Dr. Otis Bouwsma graduated from medical school in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679661441
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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. Otis Bouwsma
Medical Licenses
Dr. Otis Bouwsma has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dentist / General Practice
click for detail General Practice A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
| 18445 | Texas |
- Dental Providers / Dentist
click for detail Dentist A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
| 18445 | Texas |
Practice Locations
4430 E 14th St
Unit C
Brownsville, TX 78521-3364
Phone: (956) 548-0222
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
Wednesday, June 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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