Dr. Danny M Colton
General Surgery in Richmond, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Danny M Colton, MD,MPH,FICS, is a General Surgery specialist in Richmond, California. He attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Mary Medical Center. Dr. Danny M Colton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Current Care Of California, A Medical Corporation, High Desert Business Associates Inc. Dr. Danny M Colton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Danny M Colton at 2970 Hilltop Mall Rd to request Dr. Danny M Colton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Danny M Colton |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7012803356 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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 32 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.
- MPH
- FICS
Education and Training
- Dr. Danny M Colton attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831191956
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 2, 2014
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 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.
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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.
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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. Danny M Colton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Danny M Colton has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 32 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.
| A74120 | California |
- Family Medicine / Addiction Medicine
click for detail Addiction Medicine A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
| A74120 | California |
- Preventive Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
click for detail Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
| A74120 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| A74120 | California |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| A74120 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Apple Valley, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- American Current Care Of California, A Medical Corporation
| American Current Care Of California, A Medical Corporation | 60 |
- High Desert Business Associates Inc
| High Desert Business Associates Inc | 1 |
Practice Locations
2970 Hilltop Mall Rd
Richmond, CA 94806-1949
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
Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 2, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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