Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Elwood, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital Inc, St Vincent Mercy Hospital. Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Vincent Medical Group Inc. Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (765) 552-4600 to request Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1331 S A St
Elwood, IN 46036-1942

Phone 1: (765) 552-4600
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas Mitchel Whitten
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9234127036
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 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. Thomas Mitchel Whitten attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1770560989
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, December 29, 2005

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 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 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. Thomas Mitchel Whitten

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas Mitchel Whitten has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 30 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surgery / Vascular Surgery
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    Vascular Surgery
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Phlebology
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    Phlebology
    Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • St Vincent Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

1331 S A St
Elwood, IN 46036-1942
Phone: (765) 552-4600
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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