Dr. Joel A Powell
General Practice in Decatur, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joel A Powell Jr., MD, is a General Practice specialist in Decatur, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus, Lawrence Medical Center. Dr. Joel A Powell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Family Health Care Clinic Inc. Dr. Joel A Powell accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 340-1251 to request Dr. Joel A Powell the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joel A Powell Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2264671866 |
| 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
- General Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 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. Joel A Powell attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1700185642
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 3, 2013
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. Joel A Powell
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joel A Powell has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| MD.10713 | Alabama |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| C40967 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 4301041543 | Michigan |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Decatur, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Moulton, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Family Health Care Clinic Inc
| Family Health Care Clinic Inc | 32 |
Practice Locations
1304 13th Ave SE
Ste A
Decatur, AL 35601-4359
Phone: (256) 340-1251
Fax: (256) 353-6723
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
1304 13th Seave A
Decatur, AL 35601-4316
Phone: (256) 340-1251
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
Tuesday, September 3, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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