Dr. William S Epstein
Ophthalmology in Yreka, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William S Epstein, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Yreka, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fairchild Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta. Dr. William S Epstein also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Siskiyou Eye Center, Medical Group, Inc. Dr. William S Epstein accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (530) 842-2760 to request Dr. William S Epstein the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
William S Epstein |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
3971575812 |
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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 45 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. William S Epstein attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1740285667
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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 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. William S Epstein
Medical Licenses
Dr. William S Epstein has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 45 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| MD13789 | Oregon |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Yreka, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Mount Shasta, California | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Siskiyou Eye Center, Medical Group, Inc
| Siskiyou Eye Center, Medical Group, Inc | 4 |
Practice Locations
2524 Westside Rd
Yreka, CA 96097-9129
Phone: (530) 842-2760
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, June 10, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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