Dr. Joseph Weems

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Weems, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals. Dr. Joseph Weems also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Methodist Specialty Physicians, Llc. Dr. Joseph Weems accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 516-1600 to request Dr. Joseph Weems the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 6423 Shelby View Dr
Suite 103
Memphis, TN 38134-7614

Phone 1: (901) 516-1600

Fax: (901) 380-8170
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Weems
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3274615323
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

  • Otolaryngology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 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. Joseph Weems attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1033217138
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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. Joseph Weems

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Weems has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 55 years of experience.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Methodist Specialty Physicians, Llc


Practice Locations

6423 Shelby View Dr
Suite 103
Memphis, TN 38134-7614

Phone: (901) 516-1600
Fax: (901) 380-8170
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


6400 Shelby View Dr
Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38134

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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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