Dr. James Byron Shipp

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Byron Shipp, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Augusta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. James Byron Shipp also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Augusta Eye Md Pc. Dr. James Byron Shipp accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. James Byron Shipp at 905 Stevens Creek Rd to request Dr. James Byron Shipp the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 905 Stevens Creek Rd
Augusta, GA 30907-3201


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Byron Shipp
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991961070
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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. James Byron Shipp attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427212992
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. James Byron Shipp

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Byron Shipp has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 16 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Medical Group Practice

  • Augusta Eye Md Pc


Practice Locations

905 Stevens Creek Rd
Augusta, GA 30907-3201
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 6, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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