Dr. James Sylvester

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Sylvester, MD, is a Nuclear Medicine specialist in Olla, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Nuclear Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Desoto Regional Health System, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. James Sylvester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lasalle Parish Hospital Service Dist No1. Dr. James Sylvester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 495-3131 to request Dr. James Sylvester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1102 N Pine Rd
Olla, LA 71465-4804

Phone 1: (318) 495-3131


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Sylvester
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7012085855
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

  • Nuclear Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Emergency Medicine

Experience

  • Over 36 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 Sylvester attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1366698961
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 14, 2008

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 Sylvester

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Sylvester has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 36 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Lasalle Parish Hospital Service Dist No1


Practice Locations

1102 N Pine Rd
Olla, LA 71465-4804
Phone: (318) 495-3131
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 Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, August 14, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. James Sylvester [NPI: 1366698961]Nuclear Medicine, Emergency Medicine