Dr. Chris Andersen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Chris Andersen, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Kennesaw, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Dr. Chris Andersen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wellstar Medical Group, Llc. Dr. Chris Andersen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (678) 354-0230 to request Dr. Chris Andersen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5150 Stilesboro N W Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30152-7742

Phone 1: (678) 354-0230
Phone 2: (770) 424-8222
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Chris Andersen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0345273439
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Chris Andersen attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1255398467
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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. Chris Andersen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Chris Andersen has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Wellstar Medical Group, Llc


Practice Locations

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30152-7742
Phone: (678) 354-0230
Phone 2: (770) 424-8222
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, February 17, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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