Dr. Robert Vanuden

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert Vanuden Jr., MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Brookhaven, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center. Dr. Robert Vanuden also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Dr. Robert Vanuden accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Robert Vanuden at 602 Hwy 51 to request Dr. Robert Vanuden the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 602 Hwy 51
Brookhaven, MS 39601-2337
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert Vanuden Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315914678
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 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. Robert Vanuden attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1245277573
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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. Robert Vanuden

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert Vanuden has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 55 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Internal Medicine / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An internist trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center


Practice Locations

602 Hwy 51
Brookhaven, MS 39601-2337
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, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, July 14, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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