Dr. William H Torkildsen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 50+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William H Torkildsen, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Port Isabel, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Regional Medical Center, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc. Dr. William H Torkildsen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Rural Clinics Of South Texas, Llc. Dr. William H Torkildsen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 943-1774 to request Dr. William H Torkildsen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 202 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578-4100

Phone 1: (956) 943-1774


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William H Torkildsen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5193700250
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 50 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. William H Torkildsen attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1974.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740287051
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 30, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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 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. William H Torkildsen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William H Torkildsen has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 50 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Rural Clinics Of South Texas, Llc


Practice Locations

202 2nd St
Port Isabel, TX 78578-4100
Phone: (956) 943-1774
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, January 5, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 22, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. William H Torkildsen [NPI: 1740287051]Internal Medicine, Critical Care (Intensivists)

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