Dr. Kenneth L Watts
General Surgery in Joplin, Missouri
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kenneth L Watts, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Joplin, Missouri. He attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Cassville, Mercy Maude Norton Hospital, Mercy Hospital Joplin. Dr. Kenneth L Watts also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc. Dr. Kenneth L Watts accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 556-8753 to request Dr. Kenneth L Watts the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Kenneth L Watts |
| Professional Name |
Kenny Leroy Watts |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9133213531 |
| 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 22 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. Kenneth L Watts attended and graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1790992261
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 25, 2013
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 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 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. Kenneth L Watts
Medical Licenses
Dr. Kenneth L Watts has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 22 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.
| 2013032884 | Missouri |
- 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.
| 25530 | Oklahoma |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Cassville, Missouri | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Columbus, Kansas | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Joplin, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Mercy Clinic Joplin Llc | 199 |
Practice Locations
3126 S Jackson Ave
Joplin, MO 64804-2500
Phone: (417) 556-8753
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
100 Mercy Way
Joplin, MO 64804-4524
Phone: (417) 556-2727
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
3020 Saint Johns Blvd
Suite F
Joplin, MO 64804-1564
Phone: (417) 781-4404
Fax: (417) 781-5845
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, October 25, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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