Dr. James Michael Smith

Neurology in Sacramento, California

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
57+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. James Michael Smith, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Sacramento, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1967, having over 57 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. Dr. James Michael Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Valley Medical Foundation. Dr. James Michael Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (916) 453-5142 to request Dr. James Michael Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

2751 Del Paso Rd
Sacramento, CA 95835-2303

(916) 453-5142

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Basics

Full Name	James Michael Smith
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	9133280175
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

Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 57 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 Michael Smith attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1967.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1992733398
NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006

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 Michael Smith

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. James Michael Smith has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 57 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery click for detail Neurological Surgery A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.	C35164	California

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation	Sutter Valley Medical Foundation	1314

Practice Locations

2751 Del Paso Rd
Sacramento, CA 95835-2303
Phone: (916) 453-5142
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