Dr. James Vincent Lettera

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Vincent Lettera, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Fairfield, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bridgeport Hospital, Norwalk Hospital Association, St Vincent's Medical Center. Dr. James Vincent Lettera also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Connecticut Vascular And Thoracic Surgical Associates, Pc. Dr. James Vincent Lettera accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (203) 382-1900 to request Dr. James Vincent Lettera the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 501 Kings Hwy E
Suite 112
Fairfield, CT 06825-4867

Phone 1: (203) 382-1900

Fax: (203) 382-0019


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Vincent Lettera
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315128576
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

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 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 Vincent Lettera attended and graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1700825593
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 17, 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 Vincent Lettera

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Vincent Lettera has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 47 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Surgery / Vascular Surgery
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    Vascular Surgery
    A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Connecticut Vascular And Thoracic Surgical Associates, Pc


Practice Locations

501 Kings Hwy E
Suite 112
Fairfield, CT 06825-4867

Phone: (203) 382-1900
Fax: (203) 382-0019
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


501 Kings Hwy
Fairfield, CT 06824-4867
Phone: (203) 382-1900
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 Wednesday, November 17, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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