Dr. Christopher A James

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher A James, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Chesterton, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Christopher A James also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Midwest Eye Consultants Pc. Dr. Christopher A James may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Christopher A James at 374 Indian Boundary Rd to request Dr. Christopher A James the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 374 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304-1591


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher A James
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3971648155
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher A James graduated from medical school in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1811957665
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 11, 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 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. Christopher A James

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher A James has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 27 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    Optometrist
    Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.


Medical Group Practice

  • Midwest Eye Consultants Angola


Practice Locations

374 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304-1591
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, July 2, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 11, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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