Dr. James L Perkins

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James L Perkins Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Lexington, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington, North Shore Medical Center, Beverly Hospital Corporation, St Elizabeth's Medical Center. Dr. James L Perkins also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lahey Clinic, Inc.. Dr. James L Perkins does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. James L Perkins at 16 Hayden Ave to request Dr. James L Perkins the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 16 Hayden Ave
Lexington, MA 02421-7929


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James L Perkins Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4789858069
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 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 L Perkins attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1497921787
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 31, 2015

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 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. James L Perkins

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James L Perkins has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 16 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Lahey Clinic, Inc.


Practice Locations

16 Hayden Ave
Lexington, MA 02421-7929
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 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 31, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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