Dr. Duane C Whitaker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Duane C Whitaker, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Arizona Medical Ctr-University The. Dr. Duane C Whitaker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ahwatukee Skin And Laser Llc. Dr. Duane C Whitaker may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Duane C Whitaker at 4425 E Agave Rd to request Dr. Duane C Whitaker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4425 E Agave Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044-0623
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Duane C Whitaker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5890715544
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Dermatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 45 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. Duane C Whitaker attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1979.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1609847821
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 27, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Duane C Whitaker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Duane C Whitaker has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 45 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
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    Dermatology
    A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ahwatukee Skin And Laser Llc


Practice Locations

4425 E Agave Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044-0623
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, April 3, 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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