Dr. William Watkins Walton
General Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 54+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William Watkins Walton Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lexington, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Saint Joseph Hospital. Dr. William Watkins Walton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including New Lexington Clinic Psc. Dr. William Watkins Walton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (859) 258-4271 to request Dr. William Watkins Walton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William Watkins Walton Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3577690064 |
| 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 54 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. William Watkins Walton attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1970.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1538182142
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 2, 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 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. William Watkins Walton
Medical Licenses
Dr. William Watkins Walton has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 54 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.
| 16015 | Kentucky |
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery
click for detail Vascular Surgery A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
| 16015 | Kentucky |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lexington, Kentucky | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| New Lexington Clinic Psc | 189 |
Practice Locations
1221 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504-2701
Phone: (859) 258-4271
Fax: (859) 258-4296
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, November 2, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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