Dr. Joseph Smucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Smucker, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Vincent Hospital & Health Services, St Joseph Hospital & Health Center Inc, St Vincent Carmel Hospital Inc. Dr. Joseph Smucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Indiana Spine Group, Pc. Dr. Joseph Smucker does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Joseph Smucker at 8040 Clearvista Pkwy to request Dr. Joseph Smucker the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8040 Clearvista Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46256-4673


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Smucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911971502
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 25 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. Joseph Smucker attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225029655
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 3, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 7, 2014

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 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. Joseph Smucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Smucker has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine for over 25 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Indiana Spine Group, Pc


Practice Locations

8040 Clearvista Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46256-4673
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 Thursday, August 7, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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