Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Chico, California. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Enloe Medical Center. Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Enloe Medical Center. Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (530) 332-4470 to request Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926-3310

Phone 1: (530) 332-4470
Phone 2: (530) 332-7300

Fax: (530) 893-6885
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edgar Vyhmeister
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1052385747
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 51 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. Edgar Vyhmeister attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1982696571
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 19, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 16, 2011

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 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. Edgar Vyhmeister

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edgar Vyhmeister has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Trauma for over 51 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma
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    Orthopaedic Trauma
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Enloe Medical Center


Practice Locations

1531 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926-3310
Phone: (530) 332-4470
Phone 2: (530) 332-7300
Fax: (530) 893-6885
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


1600 Esplanade
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Chico, CA 95926-3369

Phone: (530) 332-4470
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 Friday, September 16, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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