Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth
Internal Medicine in Forest City, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Forest City, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Rutherford Hospital Inc, The Mcdowell Hospital. Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 287-9504 to request Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Claude Phillip Whitworth |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
4183514441 |
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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 45 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. Claude Phillip Whitworth attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326072729
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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. Claude Phillip Whitworth
Medical Licenses
Dr. Claude Phillip Whitworth has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- 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.
| 00-25104 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Shelby, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Marion, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
| Carolinas Physicians Network Inc | 1094 |
Practice Locations
181 Daniel Rd
Suite A
Forest City, NC 28043-7151
Phone: (828) 287-9504
Phone 2: (828) 286-9036
Fax: (828) 286-1079
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, January 27, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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