Dr. Ralph W Baucum
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Shreveport, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 36+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ralph W Baucum III, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, Christus Health Shreveport - Bossier, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. Ralph W Baucum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists, Ark-La-Tex Cardiology Apmc. Dr. Ralph W Baucum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 222-3695 to request Dr. Ralph W Baucum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ralph W Baucum III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4082607312 |
| 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
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Interventional Cardiology
Experience
- Over 36 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. Ralph W Baucum attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1988.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1295735793
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 30, 2017
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 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 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. Ralph W Baucum
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ralph W Baucum has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 36 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 019833 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Coushatta, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Shreveport, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
| Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists | 19 |
- Ark-La-Tex Cardiology Apmc
| Ark-La-Tex Cardiology Apmc | 21 |
Practice Locations
1453 E Bert Koun Loop
Ste 112
Shreveport, LA 71105-6810
Phone: (318) 222-3695
Phone 2: (318) 798-9400
Fax: (318) 424-0717
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, January 30, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Ralph W Baucum [NPI: 1295735793]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiology