Dr. George Smith
Internal Medicine in Slidell, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 46+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. George Smith, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Slidell, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Inc, Riverside Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital. Dr. George Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Apogee Medical Group, Louisiana, Inc. Dr. George Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 643-2200 to request Dr. George Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
George Smith |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0345266771 |
| 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 46 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. George Smith attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1978.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1104829837
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 27, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 3, 2014
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 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. George Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. George Smith has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 46 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.
| MD.201339 | Louisiana |
- 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.
| MD018929 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Covington, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Inc | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Franklinton, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Slidell, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Apogee Medical Group, Louisiana, Inc
| Apogee Medical Group, Louisiana, Inc | 27 |
Practice Locations
1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458-2939
Phone: (985) 643-2200
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
Thursday, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, March 3, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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