Dr. Walter Edward Norton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Walter Edward Norton, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Covington, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Inc, St Helena Parish Hospital Cah. Dr. Walter Edward Norton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Correct Care, Inc.. Dr. Walter Edward Norton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Walter Edward Norton at 70340 Hwy 21 A to request Dr. Walter Edward Norton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 70340 Hwy
21 A
Covington, LA 70433-7119


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Walter Edward Norton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608805593
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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 45 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. Walter Edward Norton graduated from medical school in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1053412700
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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 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. Walter Edward Norton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Walter Edward Norton has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals

Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Inc


Medical Group Practice

  • Correct Care, Inc.


Practice Locations

70340 Hwy
21 A
Covington, LA 70433-7119

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 Thursday, April 24, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Walter Edward Norton [NPI: 1053412700]Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Medicine