Dr. James S Distefano

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James S Distefano, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Bryan, Texas. He attended and graduated from Oklahoma College Of Osteopathic Medicine And Surgery in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Grimes St Joseph Health Center, Madison St Joseph Health Center, Physicians Centrethe, Scott & White Hospital Brenham, St Joseph Regional Health Center. Dr. James S Distefano also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Brazos Valley Physicians Alliance, Central Texas Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics, P.A. Dr. James S Distefano accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (979) 731-3930 to request Dr. James S Distefano the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3201 University Dr E
Bryan, TX 77802-3475

Phone 1: (979) 731-3930
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James S Distefano
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3577585181
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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • General Practice
  • Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Experience

  • Over 32 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    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. James S Distefano attended and graduated from Oklahoma College Of Osteopathic Medicine And Surgery in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457324782
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Saturday, June 4, 2016

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 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 S Distefano

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James S Distefano has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
  • Emergency Medicine / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Brazos Valley Physicians Alliance
  • Central Texas Sports Medicine And Orthopaedics, P.A


Practice Locations

3201 University Dr E
Bryan, TX 77802-3475
Phone: (979) 731-3930
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


3121 University Dr E
Suite 100
Bryan, TX 77802-3473

Phone: (979) 776-0169
Fax: (979) 776-1372
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 Saturday, June 4, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. James S Distefano [NPI: 1457324782]Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

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