Dr. Owen B Towery
Psychiatry in Walnut Creek, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Owen B Towery, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Walnut Creek, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus. Dr. Owen B Towery also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service. Dr. Owen B Towery may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (925) 939-3000 to request Dr. Owen B Towery the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Owen B Towery |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7214028349 |
| 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
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Experience
- Over 53 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. Owen B Towery attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265485783
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
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 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.
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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.
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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. Owen B Towery
Medical Licenses
Dr. Owen B Towery has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| C42234 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Concord, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Walnut Creek, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service
| John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service | 134 |
Practice Locations
1601 Ygnacio Vly Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-0921
Phone: (925) 939-3000
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
Tuesday, May 27, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Owen B Towery [NPI: 1265485783]Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry