Dr. James Summers Forrester

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Summers Forrester Jr., MD, is a Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist in Wilmington, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Columbus Regional Healthcare System, J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Onslow Memorial Hospital, Pender Memorial Hospital. Dr. James Summers Forrester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolina Healthcare Associates Inc, New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. James Summers Forrester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (910) 662-9500 to request Dr. James Summers Forrester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1415 Physicians Dr
Wilmington, NC 28401-7338

Phone 1: (910) 662-9500

Fax: (910) 662-9501
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Summers Forrester Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2062403793
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

  • Cardiac Electrophysiology (primary specialty)
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Experience

  • Over 28 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. James Summers Forrester attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154439149
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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 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. James Summers Forrester

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Summers Forrester has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 28 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    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.
  • Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Carolina Healthcare Associates Inc
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center


Practice Locations

1415 Physicians Dr
Wilmington, NC 28401-7338
Phone: (910) 662-9500
Fax: (910) 662-9501
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


1725 New Hanover Medical Park Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403-5345
Phone: (910) 815-3420
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


2131 S 17th St
Wilmington, NC 28401-7407
Phone: (910) 815-5228
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 Tuesday, January 24, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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