Dr. Joseph R Spurlock

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph R Spurlock, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Haxtun, Colorado. He attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Haxtun Hospital District, Sterling Regional Medcenter. Dr. Joseph R Spurlock also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Haxtun Hospital District. Dr. Joseph R Spurlock accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Joseph R Spurlock at 235 W Fletcher St to request Dr. Joseph R Spurlock the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 235 W Fletcher St
Haxtun, CO 80731-2737
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph R Spurlock
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4981604972
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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 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. Joseph R Spurlock attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1134233919
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 25, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 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. Joseph R Spurlock

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph R Spurlock has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 29 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Haxtun Family Medicine Center


Practice Locations

235 W Fletcher St
Haxtun, CO 80731-2737
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 Thursday, July 2, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, August 25, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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