Dr. James Smith
Pulmonary Disease in Shreveport, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. James Smith Jr., MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including P & S Surgical Hospital, St Francis Medical Center, Union General Hospital, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. James Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Indira Sastry And Willis-Knighton. Dr. James Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 797-6627 to request Dr. James Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
James Smith Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9830162494 |
| 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
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
- Critical Care (Intensivists)
Experience
- Over 32 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. James Smith attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1023007812
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 14, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007
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. James Smith
Medical Licenses
| 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.
| 018986 | Louisiana |
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
click for detail Critical Care Medicine An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
| 018986 | Louisiana |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| 018986 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Monroe, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Physician |
| Monroe, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Farmerville, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Indira Sastry And Willis-Knighton
| Indira Sastry And Willis-Knighton | 4 |
Practice Locations
9820 Bayou Bend Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115-8599
Phone: (318) 797-6627
Fax: (318) 797-9395
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
2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118-3100
Phone: (318) 212-5976
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
Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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