Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Jellico, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Health Corbin, Knox County Hospital, Jellico Community Hospital, Sweetwater Hospital Association, Tennova Healthcare-Lafollett Medical Center. Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bishofburger Medical Associates Of East Tennessee. Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (423) 784-1272 to request Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 188 Hospital Ln
Jellico, TN 37762-4400

Phone 1: (423) 784-1272
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas E Bishofberger
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6800991589
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

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 22 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 E Bishofberger graduated from medical school in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1174681639
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 16, 2007

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 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.
  • 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. Thomas E Bishofberger

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas E Bishofberger has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • 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.


Affiliated Hospitals

Tennova Healthcare-Lafollett Medical Center


Medical Group Practice

  • Bishofburger Medical Associates Of East Tennessee


Practice Locations

188 Hospital Ln
Jellico, TN 37762-4400
Phone: (423) 784-1272
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, July 16, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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