Dr. Samuel Whitaker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Samuel Whitaker, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Long Beach, California. He attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. Dr. Samuel Whitaker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Samuel R Whitaker Md Prof Corp. Dr. Samuel Whitaker may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Samuel Whitaker at 2888 Long Beach Blvd to request Dr. Samuel Whitaker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2888 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90806-1560
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Samuel Whitaker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4981899192
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 48 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. Samuel Whitaker attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1629136684
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 6, 2015

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. Samuel Whitaker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Samuel Whitaker has been primarily specialized in Otology & Neurotology for over 48 years of experience.
  • Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology
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    Otology & Neurotology
    An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology
    An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.


Medical Group Practice

  • Samuel R Whitaker Md Prof Corp


Practice Locations

2888 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90806-1560
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, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, February 6, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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