Dr. Paul J Failla

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Paul J Failla, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Independence, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Paul J Failla also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr. Dr. Paul J Failla accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (985) 878-1349 to request Dr. Paul J Failla the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 52579 Hwy 51 S
Independence, LA 70443-2231

Phone 1: (985) 878-1349


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Paul J Failla
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941388631
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

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 39 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. Paul J Failla attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831110857
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006

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. Paul J Failla

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Paul J Failla has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 39 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Lallie Kemp Medical Ctr


Practice Locations

52579 Hwy 51 S
Independence, LA 70443-2231
Phone: (985) 878-1349
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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