Dr. Douglas Appleby
Thoracic Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Douglas Appleby Jr., MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, Harrison Memorial Hospital. Dr. Douglas Appleby also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc. Dr. Douglas Appleby accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 277-7129 to request Dr. Douglas Appleby the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Douglas Appleby Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
8426184227 |
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
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Cardiac Surgery
Experience
- Over 41 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. Douglas Appleby attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1275581720
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 5, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 26, 2015
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. Douglas Appleby
Medical Licenses
Dr. Douglas Appleby has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 41 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 51126 | Tennessee |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 23457 | Kentucky |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 14891 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Jackson, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Lexington, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Cynthiana, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc
| Baptist Physicians Lexington, Inc | 183 |
Practice Locations
1720 Nicholasville Rd
Suite 502
Lexington, KY 40503-1404
Phone: (859) 277-7129
Fax: (859) 277-9613
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
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr
202
Lexington, KY 40517-3094
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 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 26, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
Contact Dr. Douglas Appleby by phone: (859) 277-7129 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.
See more related doctors and physicians
Reviews
Dr. Douglas Appleby [NPI: 1275581720]Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery