Dr. Walter D Blessing
General Surgery in Moncks Corner, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Walter D Blessing Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital, Roper Hospital. Dr. Walter D Blessing also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network. Dr. Walter D Blessing accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 761-6556 to request Dr. Walter D Blessing the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Walter D Blessing Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6507802923 |
| 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 25 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. Walter D Blessing attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1558344093
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 2, 2012
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. Walter D Blessing
Medical Licenses
Dr. Walter D Blessing has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 25 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.
| 27670 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network
| Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network | 384 |
Practice Locations
730 Stony Landing Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461-2904
Phone: (843) 761-6556
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
Friday, March 2, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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