Dr. Gerald L Foret
Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald L Foret Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Avoyelles Hospital, Bunkie General Hospital, Byrd Regional Hospital, Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. Gerald L Foret also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc. Dr. Gerald L Foret accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 681-4500 to request Dr. Gerald L Foret the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Gerald L Foret Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3971688052 |
| 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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 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. Gerald L Foret attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265492714
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, October 16, 2015
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. Gerald L Foret
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald L Foret has been primarily specialized in Sleep Medicine for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
click for detail Sleep Medicine An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
| MD.018213 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Marksville, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Bunkie, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Leesville, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc
| Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas Pllc | 777 |
Practice Locations
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105-6800
Phone: (318) 681-4500
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
Friday, October 16, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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