Mr. Joseph A Head

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Mr. Joseph A Head, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specialist in Marion, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. He is affiliated with many hospitals including The Mcdowell Hospital. Mr. Joseph A Head also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Mcdowell Hospital Inc. Mr. Joseph A Head accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 652-7776 to request Mr. Joseph A Head the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1633 Sugar Hill Rd
Suite 1
Marion, NC 28752-5239

Phone 1: (828) 652-7776
Phone 2: (828) 659-5280

Fax: (828) 652-7807
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Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph A Head
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4183764152
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

  • Physician Assistant (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Certificated Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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    Certificated Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

  • Mr. Joseph A Head attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1487615456
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 7, 2016

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 Mr. Joseph A Head

  • English


Medical Licenses

Mr. Joseph A Head has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 28 years of experience.
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
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    Physician Assistant
    A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Mcdowell Hospital Inc


Practice Locations

1633 Sugar Hill Rd
Suite 1
Marion, NC 28752-5239

Phone: (828) 652-7776
Phone 2: (828) 659-5280
Fax: (828) 652-7807
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 physician 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 Friday, October 7, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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