Dr. Lionel Smith
Ophthalmology in Opelousas, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lionel Smith, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Opelousas, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Lionel Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc. Dr. Lionel Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 942-2024 to request Dr. Lionel Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Lionel Smith |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1355311523 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 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. Lionel Smith attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1538277330
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 19, 2012
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 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.
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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. Lionel Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lionel Smith has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 53 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
click for detail Ophthalmology An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
| 11657 | Louisiana |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc
| Lahaye Center For Advanced Eye Care, Apmc | 6 |
Practice Locations
4313 I 49 S Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570-0755
Phone: (337) 942-2024
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
Thursday, January 19, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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