Dr. Scott E Torness
Podiatry in Watertown, South Dakota
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Scott E Torness, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Watertown, South Dakota. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System, Milbank Area Hospital/avera Health - Cah, Ortonville Area Health Services, Prairie Lakes Hospital, Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah. Dr. Scott E Torness also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Brown Clinic Pllp. Dr. Scott E Torness accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (605) 886-8482 to request Dr. Scott E Torness the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Scott E Torness |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0648295600 |
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
- Podiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 19 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
help Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
Education and Training
- Dr. Scott E Torness graduated from medical school in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1679599633
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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. Scott E Torness
Medical Licenses
Dr. Scott E Torness has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 19 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
| 200 | South Dakota |
- Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
| 783T | Iowa |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Milbank, South Dakota | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ortonville, Minnesota | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Watertown, South Dakota | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Webster, South Dakota | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Brown Clinic Pllp | 24 |
Practice Locations
506 1st Ave SE
Watertown, SD 57201-4402
Phone: (605) 886-8482
Fax: (605) 884-4300
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
Wednesday, October 24, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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