Dr. George Thompson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 63+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. George Thompson Jr., MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Gardena, California. He attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1961, having over 63 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital Of Gardena. Dr. George Thompson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including George Thompson Jr. M.d. Inc.. Dr. George Thompson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 327-5552 to request Dr. George Thompson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Suite 311
Gardena, CA 90247-3586

Phone 1: (310) 327-5552

Fax: (310) 324-0693


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name George Thompson Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3476557240
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

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Pulmonary Disease

Experience

  • Over 63 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. George Thompson attended and graduated from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1961.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1477503795
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 31, 2011

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. George Thompson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. George Thompson has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 63 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • 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.
  • Laboratories / Clinical Medical Laboratory
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    Clinical Medical Laboratory
    (1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.
  • Laboratories / Clinical Medical Laboratory
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    Clinical Medical Laboratory
    (1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • George Thompson Jr. M.d. Inc.


Practice Locations

1141 W Redondo Beach Blvd
Suite 311
Gardena, CA 90247-3586

Phone: (310) 327-5552
Fax: (310) 324-0693
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, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 31, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. George Thompson [NPI: 1477503795]Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease