Dr. James A Mckinnell

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James A Mckinnell, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Palmdale, California. He attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dr. James A Mckinnell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including County Of Los Angeles. Dr. James A Mckinnell accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. James A Mckinnell at 16921 E Ave O to request Dr. James A Mckinnell the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 16921 E Ave O
Palmdale, CA 93591-3045
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James A Mckinnell
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3173702537
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

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 20 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 A Mckinnell attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1942403035
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 7, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 21, 2011

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 A Mckinnell

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James A Mckinnell has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 20 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Central Health Center


Practice Locations

16921 E Ave O
Palmdale, CA 93591-3045
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


38350 40th E St
Palmdale, CA 93552-3075
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 Friday, October 21, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. James A Mckinnell [NPI: 1942403035]Infectious Disease, Hospice/Palliative Care, Internal Medicine

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