Dr. Lionel Smith

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lionel Smith, MD,PHD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Lionel Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 335-8503 to request Dr. Lionel Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 19525 Spyglass Hill
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 1: (225) 335-8503

Fax: (225) 291-5444
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lionel Smith
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1355311523
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 53 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.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Lionel Smith attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538277330
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 19, 2012

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 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. Lionel Smith

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lionel Smith has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 53 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.


Practice Locations

19525 Spyglass Hill
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 335-8503
Fax: (225) 291-5444
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 Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, January 19, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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