Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist in Shoreline, Washington. He attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Hand Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Central Peninsula General Hospital. Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northwest Hand Specialists, Inc., P.s.. Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (206) 363-6947 to request Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 19930 Ballinger Way NE
Shoreline, WA 98155-1223

Phone 1: (206) 363-6947


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edwin D Vyhmeister
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2961395181
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hand Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 42 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. Edwin D Vyhmeister attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1316976459
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, July 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

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. Edwin D Vyhmeister

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edwin D Vyhmeister has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 42 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

  • Northwest Hand And Orthopedics


Practice Locations

19930 Ballinger Way NE
Shoreline, WA 98155-1223
Phone: (206) 363-6947
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, June 19, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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