Dr. Savitri Skandan

Hematology in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
31+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Savitri Skandan, MD, is a Hematology specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Pocono Medical Center, St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem. Dr. Savitri Skandan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Savitri Skandan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 402-7880 to request Dr. Savitri Skandan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 401
Allentown, PA 18103-6369

(610) 402-7880

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Savitri Skandan
Former Name	Savitri Padmanabhan
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	5294752291
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Hematology (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 31 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. Savitri Skandan graduated from medical school in 1993.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1285684977
NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 19, 2015

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She does 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.
EHR - She does 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.
MHI - She 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.
MOC - She 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. Savitri Skandan

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Savitri Skandan has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 31 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.	MD426723	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Pocono Medical Center	East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	1081

Practice Locations

1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite 401
Allentown, PA 18103-6369

Phone: (610) 402-7880
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