Dr. Joseph A Walters
Family Practice in Bastrop, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph A Walters Jr., MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Bastrop, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital, St Francis Medical Center. Dr. Joseph A Walters also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Morehouse General Hospital, Morehouse Parish Hospital Service District No 1. Dr. Joseph A Walters accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 283-3614 to request Dr. Joseph A Walters the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph A Walters Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6103952841 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
- Emergency Medicine
Experience
- Over 36 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. Joseph A Walters attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1740490895
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 8, 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 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. Joseph A Walters
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph A Walters has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 36 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.
| 203093 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| DeRidder, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Bastrop, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Monroe, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Morehouse General Hospital
| Morehouse General Hospital | 5 |
- Morehouse Parish Hospital Service District No 1
| Morehouse Parish Hospital Service District No 1 | 4 |
Practice Locations
323 W Walnut Ave
Bastrop, LA 71220-4521
Phone: (318) 283-3614
Phone 2: (318) 283-3600
Fax: (318) 283-3850
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
420 S Vine St
Bastrop, LA 71220-4514
Phone: (318) 283-3032
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
Friday, February 8, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Joseph A Walters [NPI: 1740490895]Family Practice, Emergency Medicine