Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Sylva, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc. Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 586-9642 to request Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 98 Doctors Dr
Ste 300
Sylva, NC 28779-4503

Phone 1: (828) 586-9642

Fax: (828) 586-9673
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nicholas A Jernigan
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3375669252
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

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 18 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. Nicholas A Jernigan attended and graduated from East Carolina University School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1376797472
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 17, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Nicholas A Jernigan

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nicholas A Jernigan has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices Llc


Practice Locations

98 Doctors Dr
Ste 300
Sylva, NC 28779-4503

Phone: (828) 586-9642
Fax: (828) 586-9673
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 Wednesday, January 27, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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