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Dr. James L. Sharpless Jr., MD

Individual provider Anesthesiology Physician · NPI 1588651467

Dr. James L. Sharpless Jr., MD is an Anesthesiology in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1984, 42 years ago. Practices with Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc, a 157-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
42
Trained at
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

8212 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3421
Phone: (225) 769-4403
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Specialties & licences

Anesthesiology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207L00000X · Licence 018145 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1588651467
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 5, 2005
Last updated in NPPESAugust 23, 2007

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyANESTHESIOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1984 (42 years in practice)
Group practice Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc — 157 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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