Dr. Samuel J Tarwater

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Samuel J Tarwater, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Dothan, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Andalusia Regional Hospital, Flowers Hospital, Medical Center Barbour, Medical Center Enterprise, Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Samuel J Tarwater also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gut Pc. Dr. Samuel J Tarwater accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (334) 836-1212 to request Dr. Samuel J Tarwater the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 480 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305-1156

Phone 1: (334) 836-1212

Fax: (334) 836-1888
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Samuel J Tarwater
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9335126374
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 36 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. Samuel J Tarwater attended and graduated from University Of South Florida College Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225080906
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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 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 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. Samuel J Tarwater

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Samuel J Tarwater has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 36 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Gut Pc


Practice Locations

480 Honeysuckle Rd
Dothan, AL 36305-1156
Phone: (334) 836-1212
Fax: (334) 836-1888
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 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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