Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in McAllen, Texas. He attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System. Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Bone And Joint Center Associates. Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 687-2032 to request Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 320 N McColl Rd
Suite A
McAllen, TX 78501-9348

Phone 1: (956) 687-2032

Fax: (956) 668-8939
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jorge Edmundo Tijmes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4082876107
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 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. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154307411
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 19, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jorge Edmundo Tijmes has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 47 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Southern Bone And Joint Center Associates


Practice Locations

320 N McColl Rd
Suite A
McAllen, TX 78501-9348

Phone: (956) 687-2032
Fax: (956) 668-8939
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 Wednesday, August 20, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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