Dr. David S Hewitt

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David S Hewitt, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Visalia, California. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. Dr. David S Hewitt also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Visalia Pathology Medical Group. Dr. David S Hewitt accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (550) 625-0601 to request Dr. David S Hewitt the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 316 S Dunworth St
Visalia, CA 93292-6702

Phone 1: (550) 625-0601

Fax: (559) 625-1315
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David S Hewitt
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183708472
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

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 35 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. David S Hewitt attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124018148
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 21, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not 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. David S Hewitt

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David S Hewitt has been primarily specialized in Cytopathology for over 35 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Cytopathology
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    Cytopathology
    A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist’s practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the “Pap” test. However, the cytopathologist’s expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
  • Pathology / Dermatopathology
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    Dermatopathology
    A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
  • Pathology / Forensic Pathology
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    Forensic Pathology
    A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
  • Pathology / Hematology
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    Hematology
    A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.
  • Pathology / Immunopathology
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    Immunopathology
    A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of immunologic diseases.
  • Pathology / Neuropathology
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    Neuropathology
    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
  • Pathology / Pediatric Pathology
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    Pediatric Pathology
    A pediatric pathologist is expert in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that occur during fetal growth, infancy and child development. The practice requires a strong foundation in general pathology and substantial understanding of normal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.


Medical Group Practice

  • Visalia Pathology Medical Group


Practice Locations

316 S Dunworth St
Visalia, CA 93292-6702
Phone: (550) 625-0601
Fax: (559) 625-1315
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 6, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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