Dr. Joseph T Overton
Dermatology in Covington, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph T Overton Jr., MD, is a Dermatology specialist in Covington, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Newton Medical Center. Dr. Joseph T Overton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Derm Center Of Newton. Dr. Joseph T Overton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (770) 788-0620 to request Dr. Joseph T Overton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Joseph T Overton Jr. |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1355389552 |
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
- Dermatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 26 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 T Overton attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1346359296
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 30, 2010
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 T Overton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph T Overton has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 26 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
click for detail Dermatology A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
| 038900 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Covington, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- The Derm Center Of Newton
| The Derm Center Of Newton | 3 |
Practice Locations
4155 Baker St NE
Suite 100
Covington, GA 30014-1405
Phone: (770) 788-0620
Fax: (678) 342-3327
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, August 30, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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