Dr. Karin V Straaton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karin V Straaton, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Fayette Medical Center. Dr. Karin V Straaton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including W V Medical Services Pc. Dr. Karin V Straaton may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (205) 750-0030 to request Dr. Karin V Straaton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 Towncenter Blvd
Suite 112
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1833

Phone 1: (205) 750-0030

Fax: (205) 750-0855
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karin V Straaton
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7517966930
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 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. Karin V Straaton graduated from medical school in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1962517540
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Karin V Straaton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karin V Straaton has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 46 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • W V Medical Services Pc


Practice Locations

100 Towncenter Blvd
Suite 112
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-1833

Phone: (205) 750-0030
Fax: (205) 750-0855
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, July 6, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, May 3, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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