Dr. Christopher Richard Powers

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher Richard Powers, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Village Hospital, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher Richard Powers also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc. Dr. Christopher Richard Powers accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Christopher Richard Powers at 7777 Hennessy Blvd to request Dr. Christopher Richard Powers the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7777 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4363


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher Richard Powers
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2466599451
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)
  • Critical Care (Intensivists)

Experience

  • Over 27 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. Christopher Richard Powers attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285605295
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, January 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 12, 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.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher Richard Powers

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher Richard Powers has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
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    Sleep Medicine
    An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc


Practice Locations

7777 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4363
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 Friday, June 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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