Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Morganton, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cmc-Blue Ridge, Rutherford Hospital Inc. Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Anesthetix Of Lexington, Pllc. Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 580-5000 to request Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655-4044

Phone 1: (828) 580-5000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William Scott Kirkpatrick
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991873127
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 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 Scott Kirkpatrick attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285741918
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 25, 2006

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 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. William Scott Kirkpatrick

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William Scott Kirkpatrick has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 29 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
  • Anesthesiology / Pediatric Anesthesiology
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    Pediatric Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Anesthetix Of Lexington, Pllc


Practice Locations

2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 28655-4044
Phone: (828) 580-5000
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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