Dr. Lester Ford Barnes

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lester Ford Barnes, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sparks Regional Medical Center. Dr. Lester Ford Barnes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Fort Smith Hma Pbc Management, Llc. Dr. Lester Ford Barnes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (479) 709-7435 to request Dr. Lester Ford Barnes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1001 Towson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921

Phone 1: (479) 709-7435

Fax: (479) 709-7437
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lester Ford Barnes
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6709854136
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

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 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. Lester Ford Barnes attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639164254
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 13, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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 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. Lester Ford Barnes

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lester Ford Barnes has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 55 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Fort Smith Hma Pbc Management, Llc


Practice Locations

1001 Towson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921
Phone: (479) 709-7435
Fax: (479) 709-7437
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


1001 Townson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921
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, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 13, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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