Dr. William E Springer

Cardiac Surgery in Lubbock, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
32+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. William E Springer, MD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Lubbock, Texas. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Covenant Medical Center. Dr. William E Springer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. William E Springer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 725-4425 to request Dr. William E Springer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3506 21st St
Ste 602
Lubbock, TX 79410-1233

(806) 725-4425
(806) 725-4130

(806) 723-7347

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	William E Springer
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	4981605201
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

Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Experience

Over 32 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. William E Springer attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1780796714
NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, June 22, 2017

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. William E Springer

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. William E Springer has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 32 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.	K9427	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	172

Practice Locations

3506 21st St
Ste 602
Lubbock, TX 79410-1233

Phone: (806) 725-4425
Phone 2: (806) 725-4130
Fax: (806) 723-7347
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