Summary

Dr. James Pittard is a family medicine and hospital medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at East Carolina University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Pittard speaks English.

Dr. Pittard is affiliated with Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital and practices at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. He specializes in treating hypertension, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 37 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • East Carolina University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

1901 Tate Springs RdLynchburg, VA 24501

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2.4 
37 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English, Tagalog, Filipino Speaks English Speaks English
Lynchburg , VAFairfax , VACollege Park , MDFairfax , VA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Donald Pittard

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Freedom Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Donald Pittard has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Donald Pittard has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. James Donald Pittard holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at East Carolina University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Pittard's NPI number is 1033193354.

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Where is Dr. James Donald Pittard's office located?
Dr. James Donald Pittard's office is located at 1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24501.
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