Dr. Burton C West

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 57+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Burton C West, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Newport, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1967, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cumberland Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Dr. Burton C West also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southeastern Physician Services Pc. Dr. Burton C West accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (423) 625-2200 to request Dr. Burton C West the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 435 2nd St
Newport, TN 37821-3703

Phone 1: (423) 625-2200


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Burton C West
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8123059318
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 57 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. Burton C West attended and graduated from Cornell University Medical College in 1967.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1801874557
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 20, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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 Dr. Burton C West

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Burton C West has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 57 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southeastern Physician Services Pc


Practice Locations

435 2nd St
Newport, TN 37821-3703
Phone: (423) 625-2200
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 30, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 20, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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