Dr. Gerald R Whitson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gerald R Whitson, DDS, is a Maxillofacial Surgery specialist in Harlingen, Texas. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Gerald R Whitson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gerald R Whitson, Dds, Pa. Dr. Gerald R Whitson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 412-0600 to request Dr. Gerald R Whitson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2121 Pease St
Suite 314
Harlingen, TX 78550

Phone 1: (956) 412-0600

Fax: (956) 412-8808


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Gerald R Whitson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6608883921
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

  • Maxillofacial Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
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    Doctor of Dental Surgery
    The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Gerald R Whitson attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881752962
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 20, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Gerald R Whitson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Gerald R Whitson has been primarily specialized in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for over 49 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.


Medical Group Practice

  • Gerald R Whitson, Dds, Pa


Practice Locations

2121 Pease St
Suite 314
Harlingen, TX 78550

Phone: (956) 412-0600
Fax: (956) 412-8808
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 Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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