Dr. Jim Whitefield

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jim Whitefield, PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in La Porte, Texas. He graduated in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Jim Whitefield also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Vericare Pc. Dr. Jim Whitefield may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Jim Whitefield at 208 S Utah St La Porte Healthcare Center to request Dr. Jim Whitefield the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 208 S Utah St
La Porte Healthcare Center
La Porte, TX 77571-5555


Profile

Basics

Full Name Jim Whitefield
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315196045
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Clinical Psychologist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Jim Whitefield graduated in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1902166788
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 25, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Jim Whitefield

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jim Whitefield has been primarily specialized in Psychologist for over 30 years of experience.
  • Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers / Psychologist
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    Psychologist
    A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


Medical Group Practice

  • Vericare Pc


Practice Locations

208 S Utah St
La Porte Healthcare Center
La Porte, TX 77571-5555

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 physician 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 Friday, May 25, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Jim Whitefield [NPI: 1902166788]Clinical Psychologist