Dr. John Smith

General Surgery in Fort Smith, Arkansas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
50+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. John Smith, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial, North Logan Mercy Hospital. Dr. John Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities. Dr. John Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. John Smith at 3224 S 70th St to request Dr. John Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3224 S 70th St
Fort Smith, AR 72903-5050

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Basics

Full Name	John Smith
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	0749320380
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

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 50 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. John Smith attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1974.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1073522546
NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 5, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 19, 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. John Smith

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. John Smith has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 50 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	C-4863	Arkansas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial	Ozark, Arkansas	Critical Access Hospitals	Government - Local
North Logan Mercy Hospital	Paris, Arkansas	Critical Access Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities	Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities	153

Practice Locations

3224 S 70th St
Fort Smith, AR 72903-5050
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