James Kevin Mcnary, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal Medicine

James Kevin Mcnary is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(985) 502-5338New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across LA can see James Kevin Mcnary, M.D. in person in New Orleans or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 10+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 5 Internal Medicine providers in LASee all Internal Medicine in New Orleans10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 2035dNPPES updated 2020-10-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3018

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+27%)57%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 26, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Taxonomy: 207RH0002X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2313 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119-5703

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With James Kevin Mcnary

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Kevin Mcnary for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Kevin Mcnary

Dr. Mcnary is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 502-5338.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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