Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater
Pediatric Medicine in Caruthersville, Missouri
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 37+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Caruthersville, Missouri. He attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center. Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dyersburg Clinic Corp. Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (573) 333-0033 to request Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Douglas S Fitzwater |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2365349768 |
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
- Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 37 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. Douglas S Fitzwater attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1987.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1619967106
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, November 30, 2015
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. Douglas S Fitzwater
Medical Licenses
Dr. Douglas S Fitzwater has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Emergency Medicine for over 37 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Emergency Medicine
click for detail Pediatric Emergency Medicine A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.
| R8N02 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Hayti, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Dyersburg, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Kennett, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Dyersburg Clinic Corp | 17 |
Practice Locations
108 W 15th St
Caruthersville, MO 63830-2202
Phone: (573) 333-0033
Fax: (573) 333-2522
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
Monday, November 30, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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