Dr. Robert B Christopher
Orthopedic Surgery in Farmington, Maine
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Robert B Christopher, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Farmington, Maine. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franklin Memorial Hospital, George L Mee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert B Christopher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franklin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert B Christopher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (207) 778-9001 to request Dr. Robert B Christopher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Robert B Christopher |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7810940681 |
| 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
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Robert B Christopher attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1376602037
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 8, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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. Robert B Christopher
Medical Licenses
Dr. Robert B Christopher has been primarily specialized in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
click for detail Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
| 20A8281 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Farmington, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| King City, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Franklin Memorial Hospital
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | 77 |
Practice Locations
181 Franklin Health Commons
Farmington, ME 04938-6144
Phone: (207) 778-9001
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, October 20, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, September 23, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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