Dr. Lateefah K.A Watford
Psychiatry in Jonesboro, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lateefah K.A Watford, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Jonesboro, Georgia. She attended and graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Lateefah K.A Watford accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (770) 603-3632 to request Dr. Lateefah K.A Watford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Lateefah K.A Watford |
| Professional Name |
Lateefah Watford Goines |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
7810158649 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
- Pediatric Medicine
Experience
- Over 24 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. Lateefah K.A Watford attended and graduated from Morehouse School Of Medicine in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1841387776
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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.
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EHR - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Lateefah K.A Watford
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lateefah K.A Watford has been primarily specialized in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for over 24 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
click for detail Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
| 056502 | Georgia |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
| 056502 | Georgia |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Forensic Psychiatry
click for detail Forensic Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
| 056502 | Georgia |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| 056502 | Georgia |
Practice Locations
2400 Mt. Zion Parkway
Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 603-3632
Fax: (678) 264-1584
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
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Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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