Dr. James R Westerfield

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 25+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James R Westerfield, 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 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. James R Westerfield also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc. Dr. James R Westerfield accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 765-4050 to request Dr. James R Westerfield the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375

Phone 1: (225) 765-4050

Fax: (225) 765-4046
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James R Westerfield
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0840325460
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)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care

Experience

  • Over 25 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 R Westerfield attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1999.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1649271511
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 27, 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. James R Westerfield

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James R Westerfield has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc


Practice Locations

5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
Phone: (225) 765-4050
Fax: (225) 765-4046
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


7777 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4363
Phone: (225) 765-5864
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, March 27, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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