Dr. James David Busby

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James David Busby, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Alma, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Summit Medical Center. Dr. James David Busby accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (479) 632-4612 to request Dr. James David Busby the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1808 Fairfax St
Alma, AR 72921-4630

Phone 1: (479) 632-4612


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James David Busby
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0143322453
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 54 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 David Busby attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1023235074
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 11, 2010

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. James David Busby

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James David Busby has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 54 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

1808 Fairfax St
Alma, AR 72921-4630
Phone: (479) 632-4612
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, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, January 11, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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