Dr. Kurtus Dafford

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kurtus Dafford, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Shore Hospital, Jordan Hospital Inc. Dr. Kurtus Dafford also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Shore Neurospine Group, Llc. Dr. Kurtus Dafford may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (781) 331-0250 to request Dr. Kurtus Dafford the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 780 Main St
South Weymouth, MA 02190-1622

Phone 1: (781) 331-0250

Fax: (781) 340-0506
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kurtus Dafford
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4880748425
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

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 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. Kurtus Dafford graduated from medical school in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093984742
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 29, 2017

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 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. Kurtus Dafford

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kurtus Dafford has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • South Shore Neurospine Group, Llc


Practice Locations

780 Main St
South Weymouth, MA 02190-1622
Phone: (781) 331-0250
Fax: (781) 340-0506
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


851 Main St
6
South Weymouth, MA 02190-1615

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 Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, September 29, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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