Overview

Dr. John Witherspoon, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1968, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Defiance Indian Hospital. Dr. John Witherspoon also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation. Dr. John Witherspoon accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (928) 729-8256 to request Dr. John Witherspoon the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, …) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

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.

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