Dr. James E Lacava

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 38+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James E Lacava, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Cooperstown, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, O'connor Hospital, Tri Town Regional Healthcare. Dr. James E Lacava also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital. Dr. James E Lacava does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (607) 547-6543 to request Dr. James E Lacava the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1 Atwell Rd
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301

Phone 1: (607) 547-6543

Fax: (607) 547-3259
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James E Lacava
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0244372308
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 38 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 E Lacava graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1437110046
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 6, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 E Lacava

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James E Lacava has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 38 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.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals

Tri Town Regional Healthcare


Medical Group Practice

  • Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital


Practice Locations

1 Atwell Rd
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
Phone: (607) 547-6543
Fax: (607) 547-3259
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, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 6, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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