Summary

Dr. James Acton treats cystic fibrosis, refeeding syndrome, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and has practiced pulmonology for 33 years. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield and Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Acton completed his residency at Children's Hospital and Medical Center and sees patients in Columbia, Missouri. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Acton 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 33 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Childrens Hospital And Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Speaks English, Spanish
Columbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MOColumbia , MO
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James D Acton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • CHAMPVA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • MO HealthNet - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

James D Acton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James D Acton has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Respiratory Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

James D Acton holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Childrens Hospital And Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

James D Acton's NPI number is 1225119449.

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Where is James Acton's office located?
James Acton's office is located at 1020 Hitt St, Columbia, MO, 65212.
Does James Acton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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