Dr. John Walters
Hospice/Palliative Care in Westlake, Ohio
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Walters, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Westlake, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cleveland Clinic. Dr. John Walters accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (440) 892-6680 to request Dr. John Walters the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Walters |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4981779998 |
| 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
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 19 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. John Walters attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316157191
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
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. John Walters
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Walters has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| 35.090761 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cleveland, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
29101 Health Campus Dr
Suite 400
Westlake, OH 44145-5270
Phone: (440) 892-6680
Fax: (440) 892-6690
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 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 9, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. John Walters [NPI: 1316157191]Hospice/Palliative Care, Family Practice