Dr. Hugh Don Cripps
Family Practice in Smithville, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Hugh Don Cripps, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Smithville, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Stones River Hospital And Dekalb Community Hosp. Dr. Hugh Don Cripps also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cripps, Hooper And Rhody, Pllc. Dr. Hugh Don Cripps accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (615) 597-4395 to request Dr. Hugh Don Cripps the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Hugh Don Cripps |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3577576750 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 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. Hugh Don Cripps attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1255323382
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Hugh Don Cripps
Medical Licenses
Dr. Hugh Don Cripps has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| MD0000007087 | Tennessee |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| MD0000007087 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cookeville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Smithville, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cripps, Hooper And Rhody, Pllc
| Cripps, Hooper And Rhody, Pllc | 6 |
Practice Locations
302 N Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166-2704
Phone: (615) 597-4395
Fax: (615) 597-5075
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
Wednesday, July 8, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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