Dr. Christopher S Thompson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 37+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher S Thompson, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Dequincy Memorial Hospital, Jennings American Legion Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Dr. Christopher S Thompson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center. Dr. Christopher S Thompson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 494-3278 to request Dr. Christopher S Thompson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1717 Oak Park Blvd
Second Floor
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990

Phone 1: (337) 494-3278

Fax: (337) 494-3240


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher S Thompson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8628167293
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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 37 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. Christopher S Thompson attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1987.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225135478
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 17, 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. Christopher S Thompson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher S Thompson has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 37 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
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    Interventional Cardiology
    An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.


Affiliated Hospitals

Dequincy Memorial Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center


Practice Locations

1717 Oak Park Blvd
Second Floor
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990

Phone: (337) 494-3278
Fax: (337) 494-3240
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 Tuesday, December 17, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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