Dr. George Barnes
Family Practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. George Barnes Jr., MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Christus St Patrick Hospital, Lake Area Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Dr. George Barnes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Healogics Specialty Physicians Of Louisiana, Llc. Dr. George Barnes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 494-6700 to request Dr. George Barnes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
George Barnes Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1052482627 |
| 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 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 Barnes attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1144293119
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, February 9, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 22, 2013
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 not 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 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.
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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 Barnes
Medical Licenses
Dr. George Barnes has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 037479 | Georgia |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail Surgical Oncology A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
| 037479 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| DeRidder, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Sulphur, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Healogics Specialty Physicians Of Louisiana, Llc
| Healogics Specialty Physicians Of Louisiana, Llc | 3 |
Practice Locations
1801 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8900
Phone: (337) 494-6700
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
Monday, July 22, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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