Dr. James Walter Goforth

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Walter Goforth, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Catawba, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. James Walter Goforth also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc. Dr. James Walter Goforth accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 241-2377 to request Dr. James Walter Goforth the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 Rosenwald School Swst
Catawba, NC 28609-8896

Phone 1: (828) 241-2377
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Walter Goforth
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9638320617
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. James Walter Goforth attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1811945470
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. James Walter Goforth

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Walter Goforth has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services
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    Emergency Medical Services
    An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

200 Rosenwald School Swst
Catawba, NC 28609-8896
Phone: (828) 241-2377
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, April 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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