Dr. James K Tatum

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James K Tatum, MD, is an Interventional Radiology specialist in Nacogdoches, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Doctors Hospital At Renaissance, Providence Memorial Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, Sierra Providence East Medical Center. Dr. James K Tatum also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Greater Dallas Healthcare Enterprises. Dr. James K Tatum accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (936) 568-3541 to request Dr. James K Tatum the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4920 NE Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254

Phone 1: (936) 568-3541


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James K Tatum
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9234143090
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

  • Interventional Radiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 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 K Tatum attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1528102670
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, February 19, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 8, 2013

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 K Tatum

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James K Tatum has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 21 years of experience.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
  • Radiology / Neuroradiology
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    Neuroradiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
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    Diagnostic Radiology
    A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
  • Radiology / Therapeutic Radiology
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    Therapeutic Radiology
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  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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    Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Radiology / Diagnostic Neuroimaging
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    Diagnostic Neuroimaging
    A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Greater Dallas Healthcare Enterprises


Practice Locations

4920 NE Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254
Phone: (936) 568-3541
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, September 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, July 8, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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