Dr. Robert W Paterson
Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert W Paterson, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Duke Health Raleigh Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke University Hospital. Dr. Robert W Paterson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc. Dr. Robert W Paterson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 570-6060 to request Dr. Robert W Paterson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Robert W Paterson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9739279258 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 45 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. Robert W Paterson attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1467536359
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 22, 2008
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 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 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. Robert W Paterson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert W Paterson has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 25072 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Durham, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Durham, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc
| Duke University Affiliated Physicians Inc | 208 |
Practice Locations
11635 N Park Dr
Wake Forest, NC 27587-6526
Phone: (919) 570-6060
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, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, February 22, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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