Dr. David Garth Ellertson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 26+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. David Garth Ellertson Jr., MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Valdese, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Francis Hospital, Thomas Memorial Hospital. Dr. David Garth Ellertson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ths Physician Partners Inc. Dr. David Garth Ellertson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. David Garth Ellertson at 2659 Us 70 to request Dr. David Garth Ellertson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2659 Us 70
Valdese, NC 28690-9517
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name David Garth Ellertson Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870581515
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 26 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. David Garth Ellertson attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 1998.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1588657258
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 26, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 30, 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. David Garth Ellertson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. David Garth Ellertson has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 26 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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ths Physician Partners Inc


Practice Locations

2659 Us 70
Valdese, NC 28690-9517
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 30, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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