Dr. Christopher E Wiggins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher E Wiggins, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Lucedale, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Singing River Hospital. Dr. Christopher E Wiggins may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (601) 947-2783 to request Dr. Christopher E Wiggins the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 55 Susanne St
Lucedale, MS 39452-5835

Phone 1: (601) 947-2783
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher E Wiggins
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8022197151
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe 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)
  • General Practice

Experience

  • Over 53 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. Christopher E Wiggins attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407881022
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006

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. Christopher E Wiggins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher E Wiggins has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 53 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

55 Susanne St
Lucedale, MS 39452-5835
Phone: (601) 947-2783
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Christopher E Wiggins [NPI: 1407881022]Orthopedic Surgery, General Practice

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