Dr. Mark Heffington
Family Practice in Cashiers, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mark Heffington, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Cashiers, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of North Carolina Hospital. Dr. Mark Heffington accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 743-2491 to request Dr. Mark Heffington the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Mark Heffington |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3678840311 |
| 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)
Experience
- Over 46 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. Mark Heffington graduated from medical school in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1013952928
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 30, 2007
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. Mark Heffington
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mark Heffington has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 46 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 26108 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Practice Locations
57 White Owl Lane
Cashiers, NC 28717-1828
Phone: (828) 743-2491
Fax: (828) 743-3060
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, September 8, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, July 30, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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