Dr. John Witherspoon
Otolaryngology in Fort Defiance, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 56+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Witherspoon, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. Dr. John Witherspoon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation. Dr. John Witherspoon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (928) 729-8256 to request Dr. John Witherspoon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Witherspoon |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1850580614 |
| 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
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 56 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. John Witherspoon attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1968.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1134199664
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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. John Witherspoon
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Witherspoon has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 56 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
click for detail Otolaryngology An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
| 0000006986 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Fort Defiance, Arizona | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Federal |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation
| Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation | 120 |
Practice Locations
Corner Of Route N12 And N 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0589
Phone: (928) 729-8256
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
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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