Dr. Jolyon D Peterson

Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, Washington

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
54+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Jolyon D Peterson Jr., MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Jolyon D Peterson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Multicare Health System. Dr. Jolyon D Peterson may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (253) 680-6016 to request Dr. Jolyon D Peterson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1501 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402-3302

(253) 680-6016

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Basics

Full Name	Jolyon D Peterson Jr.
Professional Name	J David Peterson
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	5597800425
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

Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 54 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. Jolyon D Peterson attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1970.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1093773160
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 1, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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 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. Jolyon D Peterson

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Jolyon D Peterson has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 54 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.	MD00012819	Washington
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.	MD00012819	Washington
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.	12819	Washington

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	Tacoma, Washington	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Pacific Sports Medicine	Multicare Health System	601

Practice Locations

1501 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402-3302
Phone: (253) 680-6016
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