Dr. Shankar Ganapathy
Pediatric Medicine in Akron, Ohio
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 27+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Shankar Ganapathy, MD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Akron, Ohio. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Akron Children's Hospital. Dr. Shankar Ganapathy also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron. Dr. Shankar Ganapathy accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (330) 543-8275 to request Dr. Shankar Ganapathy the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Shankar Ganapathy |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3870688062 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
- Diagnostic Radiology
Experience
- Over 27 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Shankar Ganapathy graduated from medical school in 1997.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1588646574
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Shankar Ganapathy
Medical Licenses
Dr. Shankar Ganapathy has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Radiology for over 27 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
click for detail Pediatric Radiology A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
| 35086909 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Of Akron | 170 |
Practice Locations
1 Perkins Sq
Akron, OH 44308-1063
Phone: (330) 543-8275
Phone 2: (330) 543-1000
Fax: (330) 543-3760
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308-1063
Phone: (330) 543-8275
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, November 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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