Dr. Alva J Bethurum
General Surgery in Franklin, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 56+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alva J Bethurum, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Franklin, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Williamson Medical Center. Dr. Alva J Bethurum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Williamson Medical Group, Llc. Dr. Alva J Bethurum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (615) 794-8900 to request Dr. Alva J Bethurum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alva J Bethurum |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2860397122 |
| 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 56 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. Alva J Bethurum attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1968.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1245316561
- NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, October 29, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 3, 2013
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 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 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. Alva J Bethurum
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alva J Bethurum has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 56 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail 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.
| MD0000006306 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Franklin, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Williamson Medical Group, Llc
| Williamson Medical Group, Llc | 30 |
Practice Locations
4601 Carothers Pkwy
Ste 360
Franklin, TN 37067-5983
Phone: (615) 794-8900
Phone 2: (615) 794-5354
Fax: (615) 794-0038
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
4323 Carothers Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37067-5922
Phone: (615) 435-7780
Phone 2: (615) 790-4159
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
Thursday, January 3, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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