Dr. Joel R Epperson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joel R Epperson Jr., MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, St Bernards Medical Center. Dr. Joel R Epperson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Jonesboro Plastic Surgery Associates Inc. Dr. Joel R Epperson does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (870) 336-3190 to request Dr. Joel R Epperson the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1150 E Matthews Ave
Ste 201
Jonesboro, AR 72401-4346

Phone 1: (870) 336-3190

Fax: (870) 336-3325
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joel R Epperson Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6204832413
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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. Joel R Epperson graduated from medical school in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1194746602
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 17, 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 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. Joel R Epperson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joel R Epperson has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 26 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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    Plastic Surgery
    A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Jonesboro Plastic Surgery Associates Inc


Practice Locations

1150 E Matthews Ave
Ste 201
Jonesboro, AR 72401-4346

Phone: (870) 336-3190
Fax: (870) 336-3325
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, January 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, October 17, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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