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Dr. James McCormick, MD

Geriatric Medicine •  Male • Age 73
  
Dr. McCormick
Accepting new patients
Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, and More

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

740 S Limestone Wing Fl 2 Rm D211 Lexington, KY 40536

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Dr. James McCormick, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Lexington, KY and has been practicing for 43 years. He graduated from University of Connecticut School Medicine in 1972 and specializes in geriatric medicine, critical care medicine, and more.

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Dr. McCormick accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Humana
Preferred PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
Sagamore Health Network
Sagamore Plus

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Practice Areas

Obstructive Lung Disease

Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.

Typically treats 94% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 97% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Asthma
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Asthma more than 96% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Emphysema
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Emphysema more than 92% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 92% of their peers

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Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease specialists diagnose and treat a range of conditions that cause scarring of lung tissue due to autoimmune disease or environment exposure to harmful materials.

Typically treats 63% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 97% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Emphysema
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Emphysema more than 92% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 92% of their peers

Pulmonary Function Test
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick performs Pulmonary Function Test more than 91% of their peers

Dr. McCormick performs this procedure more than 91% of their peers

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Sleep-disordered Breathing

Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.

Typically treats 58% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Sleep Apnea
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Sleep Apnea more than 58% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 58% of their peers

Sleep Disorders
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Sleep Disorders more than 56% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 56% of their peers

Respiratory-tract Conditions

Immunologists diagnose and treat conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and COPD that affect the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, bronchi and lungs.

Typically treats 62% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 7 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Shortness of Breath
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Shortness of Breath more than 97% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Asthma
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Asthma more than 96% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Pneumonia
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Pneumonia more than 74% of their peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 74% of their peers

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Dr. McCormick's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Pulmonary Disease
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Pulmonary Disease more than 98% of his peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) more than 97% of his peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Shortness of Breath
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCormick treats Shortness of Breath more than 97% of his peers

Dr. McCormick treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

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Dr. McCormick's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Blastomycosis
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Emphysema
  • Eosinophilic Asthma
  • Fungal Infections
  • Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lung Abscess
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
  • Lung Nodule
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mycobacterial Lung Infection
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
  • Rheumatoid Lung Disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thrombosis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Viral Infection
  • Wheezing

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4.0

Based on 4 reviews

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What People Say About Dr. James McCormick, MD
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He doesn't listen to what you tell him about the things you have been experiencing I rarely seen him it was hard to get any paperwork signed he has miss placed legal documents
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About Me

Biography

Dr. James McCormick, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Lexington, KY and has been practicing for 43 years. He graduated from University of Connecticut School Medicine in 1972 and specializes in geriatric medicine, critical care medicine, and more.

Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
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Education

1977
University of Connecticut School Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
1975
University Hospital
Residency Hospital
1972
University of Connecticut School Medicine
Medical School

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Locations

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Kentucky Clinic740 S Limestone Wing Fl 2 Rm D211 Lexington, KY 40536
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Harrison Memorial Hospital

Cynthiana, KY

82% Patient experience rating, 13% higher than the national average

University of Kentucky Hospital

Lexington, KY

76% Patient experience rating, 7% higher than the national average

  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2017)