Dr. Lydia F Latour
Internal Medicine in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lydia F Latour, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Singing River Hospital. Dr. Lydia F Latour also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lydia Latour Md Pllc. Dr. Lydia F Latour accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (228) 875-6695 to request Dr. Lydia F Latour the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Lydia F Latour |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
7012013477 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Lydia F Latour attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508838681
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Lydia F Latour
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lydia F Latour has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail 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.
| 15180 | Mississippi |
- Other Service Providers / Specialist
click for detail Specialist An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
| 15180 | Mississippi |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology
click for detail Hematology An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
| 15180 | Mississippi |
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
| 15180 | Mississippi |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gulfport, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Biloxi, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Pascagoula, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Lydia Latour Md Pllc | |
Practice Locations
1135 Ocean Springs Rd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564-3421
Phone: (228) 875-6695
Fax: (228) 875-6696
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
Wednesday, August 24, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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