Dr. James Howard Blackburn
Pulmonary Disease in Cleveland, Ohio
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James Howard Blackburn, DO, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cleveland Clinic. Dr. James Howard Blackburn also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. James Howard Blackburn accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (216) 444-2200 to request Dr. James Howard Blackburn the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James Howard Blackburn |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426234063 |
| 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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 48 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help 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 Howard Blackburn attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831492859
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Howard Blackburn
Medical Licenses
Dr. James Howard Blackburn has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 48 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail 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.
| 34.002626 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Cleveland, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | 3822 |
Practice Locations
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Phone: (216) 444-2200
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
Tuesday, December 14, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. James Howard Blackburn [NPI: 1831492859]Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine