Dr. Kristin W Hedge

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kristin W Hedge, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in New Bern, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolina East Medical Center, Carteret General Hospital, Onslow Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kristin W Hedge also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Inc. Dr. Kristin W Hedge accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (252) 634-2676 to request Dr. Kristin W Hedge the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 738 Newman Rd
New Bern, NC 28562-5238

Phone 1: (252) 634-2676

Fax: (252) 633-2577
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kristin W Hedge
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0941325740
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

  • Hand Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 24 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. Kristin W Hedge attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366537847
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - 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.
  • 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. Kristin W Hedge

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kristin W Hedge has been primarily specialized in Hand Surgery for over 24 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • 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


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolina Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Inc


Practice Locations

738 Newman Rd
New Bern, NC 28562-5238
Phone: (252) 634-2676
Fax: (252) 633-2577
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 Thursday, March 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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