Dr. William T Avara
General Surgery in Pascagoula, Mississippi
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William T Avara III, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including George County Hospital, Singing River Hospital. Dr. William T Avara also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Mississippi Surgeons. Dr. William T Avara accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (228) 762-4483 to request Dr. William T Avara the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William T Avara III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941494793 |
| 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 42 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. William T Avara attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326062969
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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. William T Avara
Medical Licenses
Dr. William T Avara has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 42 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.
| 09935 | Mississippi |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lucedale, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Pascagoula, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Mississippi Surgeons
| South Mississippi Surgeons | 16 |
Practice Locations
2525 Telephone Rd
Pascagoula, MS 39567-3202
Phone: (228) 762-4483
Fax: (228) 769-0406
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
Tuesday, March 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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