Dr. Oral C James

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Oral C James, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Weslaco, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Harlingen Medical Center, Knapp Medical Center, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc. Dr. Oral C James also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Knapp Medical Group. Dr. Oral C James accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 968-8567 to request Dr. Oral C James the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1600 N Westgate
Weslaco, TX 78596

Phone 1: (956) 968-8567


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Oral C James
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1557364247
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

  • Gastroenterology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 37 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. Oral C James graduated from medical school in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1235178799
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 24, 2012

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. Oral C James

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Oral C James has been primarily specialized in Gastroenterology for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology
    An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Knapp Medical Group


Practice Locations

1600 N Westgate
Weslaco, TX 78596
Phone: (956) 968-8567
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 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, February 24, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Oral C James [NPI: 1235178799]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine