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JAMES NICHOLAS MCDONALD MD
NPI 1679078745
Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Active since March 29, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, ANESTHESIOLOGY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71130(318) 626-4041 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Nicholas Mcdonald Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES NICHOLAS MCDONALD MD (NPI 1679078745) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Florida (ME156908) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679078745
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES NICHOLAS MCDONALDCredential: MD
Location Address1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, ANESTHESIOLOGYShreveport, LA 71130-7113
Mailing Address1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · (318) 626-4041
Phone(318) 626-4041
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1679078745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME156908
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, Shreveport, LA 71130
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Nicholas Mcdonald Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012258791
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230901002330
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services19 patients
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
19 services15 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
18 services18 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.44
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAVID JAMES CALTRIDER MD
Emergency Medicine
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-2326
MALAK PRAKASHBHAI MODI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-0434
LONG NGUYEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-2445
ATEFEH GEIMADI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-0434
JOSEPH WILLIAM YARBROUGH JR. DO
Emergency Medicine
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-1034
EKIN OZLUK MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, PATHOLOGY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 675-7822
JAVARIA AHMAD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-0436
DR. RAYMOND KESSLER DO
Emergency Medicine
1501 KINGS HIGHWAY, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71130
Bossier Parish (318) 626-2326

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Mcdonald's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Mcdonald is 1679078745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2018.

Where is James Mcdonald located?

James Mcdonald practices at 1501 Kings Highway Anesthesiology, Shreveport, LA 71130. The listed phone number is (318) 626-4041.

What is James Mcdonald's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Mcdonald enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Mcdonald is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Mcdonald was last updated on June 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.