Dr. James Randolph Westerfield, MD - Baton Rouge, LA

Dr. James Randolph Westerfield, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

NPI 1649271511

James Randolph Westerfield is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician based in Baton Rouge, LA and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. James Randolph Westerfield practices in Baton Rouge, LA and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for James Randolph Westerfield is 1649271511 and holds a License No. 025540 (Louisiana).

The current practice location address for James Randolph Westerfield is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA and can be reached out via phone at 225-765-4050 and via fax at 225-765-4046.

Location: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-4375

NPI Number

1649271511

Provider Name

James Randolph Westerfield

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-4375

Phone Number

225-765-4050

Fax Number

225-765-4046

Provider Enumeration Date

08/02/2005

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1576913	05	LA
00057567	05	MS
P00020213	01	LA	RAIL RAOD MEDICARE

Address

5000 Hennessy Blvd

City

Baton Rouge

State

Louisiana

Zip

70808-4375

Phone Number

225-765-4050

Fax Number

225-765-4046

Address

5000 Hennessy Blvd

City

Baton Rouge

State

Louisiana

Zip

70808-4375

Phone Number

225-765-4050

Fax Number

225-765-4046

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

025540 (Louisiana)

Definition

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.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy

207RH0002X

License No.

025540 (Louisiana)

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Hospitalist

Speciality

Taxonomy

208M00000X

License No.

025540 (Louisiana)

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

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