Dr. William Upton Heard
Hospitalist in Cary, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William Upton Heard, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Cary, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of North Carolina Hospital. Dr. William Upton Heard also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Unc Physicians Network, Llc. Dr. William Upton Heard accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 481-4997 to request Dr. William Upton Heard the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William Upton Heard |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1456242718 |
| 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
- Hospitalist (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 32 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. William Upton Heard attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518937812
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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 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 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. William Upton Heard
Medical Licenses
Dr. William Upton Heard has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 200301468 | North Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 200301468 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Unc Physicians Network, Llc
| Unc Physicians Network, Llc | 262 |
Practice Locations
10030 Green Level Church Rd
Cary, NC 27519-8168
Phone: (919) 481-4997
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 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. William Upton Heard [NPI: 1518937812]Hospitalist, Internal Medicine