Summary

Dr. James Atkinson is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 29 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and focuses on caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. Dr. Atkinson provides medical care in English.

Dr. Atkinson practices at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. He treats patients with chronic lung disease and long-term bronchitis, along with COPD patients who have additional health conditions. His expertise includes providing hospice care and palliative care services for patients and families facing serious illness.

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Quick Facts

  • 29 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

The Miriam Hospital

164 Summit AveProvidence, RI 02906

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4.8 
29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Providence , RIProvidence , RIProvidence , RIProvidence , RI
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Connecticut School Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Mcdonald Atkinson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island - CHIP
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - CHIP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Mcdonald Atkinson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Mcdonald Atkinson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Rhode Island, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Hahnemann University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Dr. James Atkinson speaks English.
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