Dr. Preston B Howerton - To be a Nurse

Overview

Dr. Preston B Howerton, MD,DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Sweet Springs, Missouri. He attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 2004, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bothwell Regional Health Center, Cooper County Memorial Hospital, Fitzgibbon Hospital, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, I-70 Community Hospital. Dr. Preston B Howerton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cah Acquisition Company 6 Llc. Dr. Preston B Howerton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (660) 335-7074 to request Dr. Preston B Howerton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, …) or simply to book an appointment.

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Preston B Howerton
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	6406954395
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)
Family Practice

Experience

14+ years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)

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.
Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)

Doctor of Osteopathic

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

Dr. Preston B Howerton attended and graduated from University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in 2004.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1023004652
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Medical Licenses

Dr. Preston B Howerton has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 14 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.	2005029307	Missouri
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.	2005029307	Missouri
Preventive Medicine / Aerospace Medicine Aerospace Medicine Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.	2005029307	Missouri

Practice Locations

105 E Hospital Dr
Sweet Springs, Missouri 65351-2229
Phone: (660) 335-7074
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