Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson
Oral Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson, DMD, is the Oral Surgery specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Oral Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Kentucky. Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 323-5500 to request Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Jeffrey Paul Okeson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7517093594 |
| 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
- Oral Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 52 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
help Doctor of Dental Medicine
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. Jeffrey Paul Okeson attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Dentistry in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376640169
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007
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 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.
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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. Jeffrey Paul Okeson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Jeffrey Paul Okeson has been primarily specialized in Dentist for over 52 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Dental Providers / Dentist
click for detail Dentist A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
| 4137 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lexington, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| University Of Kentucky | 329 |
Practice Locations
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 40508-0297
Phone: (859) 323-5500
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
740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536-0284
Phone: (859) 323-1345
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
Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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